Drainage Operator
Stellar Recruitment ·www.stellarrecruitment.com
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We are seeking experienced Drainlayers, Registered Drainlayers, and Drainage Operators to join established contractors working across a range of residential, commercial, and subdivision projects throughout Queenstown.
These roles offer excellent variety, from hands-on drainage installation through to leading crews, ensuring compliance, and delivering quality work across major developments.
Whether you are already registered or actively working towards your registration, there are opportunities to grow, develop your skills, and work alongside experienced teams on high-quality projects.
What’s on offer
If you’re an experienced Drainage Operator looking for your next opportunity, apply now or contact gregor.t@stellarrecruitment.co.nz for more information.
These roles offer excellent variety, from hands-on drainage installation through to leading crews, ensuring compliance, and delivering quality work across major developments.
Whether you are already registered or actively working towards your registration, there are opportunities to grow, develop your skills, and work alongside experienced teams on high-quality projects.
What’s on offer
- $33–$40/hr for experienced unregistered drainlayers
- $40–$50/hr for registered drainlayers
- Variety of residential, commercial, and subdivision projects
- Opportunity to work with established civil and construction contractors
- Pathways for development and progression towards registration
- Leading drainage installations and ensuring work is completed to required standards
- Signing off completed drainage works and ensuring compliance
- Reading and interpreting plans and specifications
- Supporting and guiding less experienced team members
- Maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and workmanship
- Installing and maintaining drainage systems across a range of projects
- Working from plans and specifications
- Assisting with residential, commercial, and subdivision drainage works
- Operating machinery and supporting site teams where required
- Developing skills and gaining experience towards registration
- Proven drainlaying experience is essential
- Registered Drainlayer qualification, or actively working towards registration
- Ability to read plans and work independently
- Strong understanding of drainage systems, compliance, and site safety
- Reliable and quality-focused with the ability to work as part of a team
If you’re an experienced Drainage Operator looking for your next opportunity, apply now or contact gregor.t@stellarrecruitment.co.nz for more information.
Frequently asked questions
Who is hiring for the Drainage Operator role?
Stellar Recruitment is hiring for the Drainage Operator position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Drainage Operator job located?
The Drainage Operator role with Stellar Recruitment is based in NZ - Otago, NZ.
What does the Drainage Operator role pay?
Stellar Recruitment lists the Drainage Operator role at NZD 33–50 per hour.
Is the Drainage Operator role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Stellar Recruitment.
What experience level is the Drainage Operator role?
The Drainage Operator position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Drainage Operator role at Stellar Recruitment?
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