Drainlayer - Auckland
Active Contracting is a class-leading earthmoving, site works and drainage business based in Auckland. With a growing list of high-calibre clients and many exciting drainage projects at the ready, ACL is an ambitious company experiencing strong growth.
As such, we require a skilled Drainlayer to deliver high levels of service to our clients. Reporting to our Project Managers, you’re a hands-on foreman. Ideally, you have 5 years experience in civil and residential drainage systems. Civil experience is critical.
You have demonstrated experience with:- Installing, maintaining and repairing civil and residential drainage systems, including stormwater, sewer, and wastewater systems to NZ building standards and codes
- PVC, PE, and concrete pipes. Excavating trenches, laying pipes, and connecting drainage systems according to engineered specifications
- Reading and interpreting drainage plans, specifications, and engineered drawings
- Collaborating effectively with project managers to ensure projects are completed on time and within scope
- Troubleshooting and resolving any drainage-related issues during the construction process
- Ensuring safe work practices, including experience with deep excavations, trench shields and boxes
- Keeping records of work completed, materials used, and any issues encountered
- Service trenching, conduit installation, draw wires, water mains and PE welding
- Setting and operating rotating and pipe lasers
- Strong people skills and the ability to communicate well; and
- Can work independently, use initiative and take project ownership.
In return for your commitment to us, we commit to providing industry-leading pay and benefits, a social team, the ability to further your career / qualifications and to operate in the wider Auckland region.
Excellent remuneration and a minimum 35-hour week will be awarded to only the highest calibre of applicant.
To be eligible for this role, you must be:- A NZ resident or hold a valid NZ work visa;
- Licenced NZPGDB Drainlayer (or easily renewable, minimum Tradesman Drainlayer)
- A holder of a full NZ Drivers Licence (min Class 1)
- SiteSafe / ConstructSafe registered; and
- 100% drug free.
If this is you, and you’re keen to join a progressive, supportive company, apply now for this role or get more information by contacting Kirstin Thorne at kirstin@activecontracting.co.nz