Drainlayer/Drainer (Civil Infrastructure)

CGR Services; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Doehlé Centro Recruitment Services, Inc. in Christchurch, New Zealand, is seeking an experienced Drainlayer/Drainer (Civil Infrastructure) to join road and drainage projects.

You will install and maintain large-scale drainage systems, work with PVC, HDPE, and concrete pipes, and read plans to meet engineering specs. The role requires at least 3 years overseas experience, valid Police Clearance, English proficiency, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Overseas work experience required, with documentation.
• Strong English communication skills (verbal and written).
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Work with PVC pipe and large concrete pipes using drainage machinery.
• Install and maintain large-scale civil drainage systems (stormwater networks, culverts, manholes, pipelines).
• Read plans and levels; coordinate with machine operators and civil crews to meet specifications.
• Experience in underground utilities, pipeline installation, stormwater, sewer, watermain and civil infrastructure work.
• Involve pipe laying, trenching, backfilling and compaction tasks.

Skills

Overseas work experience

English communication skills

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Drainlayer/Drainer (Civil Infrastructure) Doehle Centro Recruitment Services, Inc. Christchurch, New Zealand

Key Qualifications and Mandatory Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience working abroad (overseas)
• Proven track record of overseas employment. Must provide supporting documents, including:
  • Certificate of Employment (COE)
  • Employment Contract
  • Letter from Employer
  • Pay slips
  • Company ID
  • Residence Permit, etc.
• Valid Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) from country of work/residence for more than 5 years
• Very good verbal and written English communications skills
• Valid driver's license

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with PVC pipe and large concrete pipes also (using drainage machine like ditch witches and verneer etc.)
• Install and maintain large-scale civil drainage systems including stormwater networks, culverts, manholes, and underground pipelines for roading and infrastructure projects
• Operate safely around deep excavations, read plans and levels, and work closely with machine operators and civil crews to ensure installations meet engineering specifications and project requirements
• With experience in underground utilities, pipeline installation, stormwater, sewer, watermain and civil infrastructure work
• Pipe Layers, Utility Workers, Pipeline Installers, Sewer Workers or Civil Construction Water Workers
• With large scale civil experience
• Stormwater, sewer and watermain installation
• Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP), HDPE and PVC pipe installation
• Manhole installation, including concrete benching and inverts
• Deep trenching, open benching, trench boxes and shoring
• Pipe bedding, haunching, backfilling and compaction
• Reading drainage plans and using pipe lasers or laser levels
• With experience working on subdivisions, roading or other civil infrastructure projects