
Civil Drainlayer
Job Description
Overview
Join a GOOD crew
At Goodman Contractors, we specialise in civil construction and are looking for an experienced drainlayer to join our team. You will be working on large projects and local subdivisions, using your skills to help deliver a seriously GOOD job.
What we’re looking for
Our ideal applicant will have
Proven Drainlaying skills and 2–3 years’ experience
Experience with large stormwater systems, headwalls and box culvert installation
Civil construction experience, including associated concrete and plastering work
Drainlaying qualifications, preferably an NZ Certificate in Infrastructure or an NZ Certificate in Pipelaying
Experience operating excavators and wheeled loaders
A qualification is preferred but not essential. We’ll also consider applicants with plenty of experience or who are working towards a qualification.
A Class 2 licence and WTR licence would be an advantage.
What you’ll bring
You’ll be able to
- Demonstrate your equipment operating experience
- Work well as part of a team and be ready to help your workmates
- Carry out heavy labouring, including using plate compactors, concrete saws, hand tools including shovels and bars.
- Concrete work and plastering
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions
- A five-day working week is expected, with additional work available.
- Applicants must be able to pass a drug test and pre-employment medical, and must hold New Zealand or Australian residency.
Apply today
Want to join a GOOD bunch of people doing a seriously GOOD job? Apply today!
#### GOOD Benefits at Goodmans
We care about people & family
Directors get their hands dirty
We have GOOD communications
We move with the times
We have GOOD machines - well maintained, large fleet, GPS equipment
We provide career planning, opportunity to gain industry qualifications & dedicated experienced trainers
We provide access to free medical insurance in a group scheme with Southern Cross
Employee Assist Programme – counselling service available for employees and direct family members
* GOOD job, GOOD safe place, GOOD people
#### H&S = GOOD
Simple Health and Safety procedures is the key for creating a good culture at Goodmans. We encourage everyone to get involved, and have simple systems to help achieve this.
Everyone is GOOD to go home and continue to work towards high levels of safety on site, on the road, in our workshop, and in our yard.
#### We are always keen to hear from GOOD experienced Workshop Staff and Multi Skilled Earthmoving Operators.
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