Drainage Worker

Tradestaff; Wellington; On-site; NZD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Weekly pay

Work with Tradestaff Wellington

Job summary

Tradestaff is seeking a Drainage Crew Member for Wellington projects, focusing on drainage and underground infrastructure with immediate start. The role offers ongoing work and the chance to work with respected civil contractors across the Wellington region.

Responsibilities include installing pipelines, trenching, backfilling, and ensuring health and safety on site, with competitive pay based on experience and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Experience in drainage or civil construction is required.
• Holder of a Full Class 1 Driver Licence; Class 2/WTR endorsements are advantageous.
• Certification in Confined Space or ConstructSafe is beneficial.
• Ability to work outdoors with good physical fitness.
• Strong work ethic and a team-focused attitude.
• Willingness to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

Responsibilities

• Install stormwater, wastewater, and water main pipelines.
• Excavate and prepare trenches for pipe installation and drainage works.
• Lay, align, and connect pipes to project specifications.
• Assist with manhole, culvert, and catchpit installation.
• Backfill, compact, and reinstate work areas.
• Operate safely around heavy machinery.
• Read site plans and follow supervisor instructions.
• Carry out general labouring duties to support drainage crew.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised site per health and safety rules.

Skills

Drainage/civil construction experience

Full Class 1 Driver Licence

Outdoor physical fitness

Team-oriented

Drug test clearance

Job description

Drainage Crew Member

Join a busy civil contractor working on drainage and underground infrastructure projects across Wellington. Multiple roles qwith multiple clients available

Location:

Wellington

Start date:

Immediate start available

Pay rate:

$28–$35 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Install stormwater, wastewater, and water main pipelines
• Excavate and prepare trenches for pipe installation and drainage works
• Lay, align, and connect pipes to project specifications
• Assist with manhole, culvert, and catchpit installation
• Backfill, compact, and reinstate work areas once installations are complete
• Work safely around excavators and other heavy machinery
• Read site plans and follow instructions from supervisors
• Carry out general labouring duties to support the drainage crew
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised worksite while following health and safety requirements

What You'll Need

• Previous drainage or civil construction experience
• Full Class 1 Driver Licence (Class 2 and WTR endorsements advantageous)
• Confined Space or ConstructSafe certification is beneficial
• Good physical fitness and ability to work outdoors
• Strong work ethic with a reliable, team-focused attitude
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test

What's In It For You?

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Weekly pay
• PPE provided
• Ongoing support from the Tradestaff Wellington team
• Work with respected civil contractors
• Variety of projects across the Wellington region
• Potential for ongoing work and career progression

Why work with Tradestaff?

We're a trusted recruitment partner with over 3 decades of experience in matching skilled tradies with great opportunities. We're also proud members of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, which means we're committed to high standards and ethical practices.