Registered Drainlayer — Plans & Civil Drainage Expert

Tradestaff; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Drainage and infrastructure projects

Variety of site projects

Job summary

Tradestaff is seeking a Registered Drainlayer for opportunities across Dunedin and the wider Southland region. The role focuses on installing and maintaining drainage systems to NZ standards, with plans and specifications guiding every move.

If you have a current practising licence and pride in quality workmanship, we want to hear from you. You'll be reading plans, setting out works, and coordinating with excavators and civil crews on various projects from residential to large infrastructure.

Qualifications

• NZ Registered Drainlayer with a current practising licence.
• Ability to read and interpret drainage plans and specifications.
• Strong understanding of NZ drainage requirements.

Responsibilities

• Installing and maintaining drainage systems across all 3 waters.
• Setting out drainage works to plans and specifications.
• Installing pipes, manholes, inspection chambers and associated drainage infrastructure.
• Checking pipe gradients, levels and connections.
• Working alongside excavator operators, civil crews and site supervisors.
• Ensuring work complies with NZ standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintaining safe work practices around trenches, machinery and underground services.

Skills

NZ Registered Drainlayer

Current practising licence

Read plans

NZ drainage standards knowledge

Class 1 driver licence

Job description

Tradestaff is seeking a Registered Drainlayer for opportunities across Dunedin and the wider Southland region. The role focuses on installing and maintaining drainage systems to NZ standards, with plans and specifications guiding every move.

If you have a current practising licence and pride in quality workmanship, we want to hear from you. You'll be reading plans, setting out works, and coordinating with excavators and civil crews on various projects from residential to large infrastructure.