Trainee Pipelayer

Trainee Pipelayer

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

Truganina   

Industry:

Civil Infrastructure

Salary:

$ 34.00 - 45.00 Per Hour

Contact Name:
Phil Underdown
Contact Phone:
0491 276 026
Contact Email:
phil.underdown@fetchrecruit.com.au
Date Published:

19-Sep-2025

About the business
Our client is a National Tier 2 Civil Contractor with multiple sites across Melbourne and out to Geelong. Specialising in Subdivision, Road & Drainage projects they are looking to expand their team following a number of recent, successful tenders. Multiple vacancies are on offer for candidates who wish to begin a career in Pipelaying. Full training will be provided and the role will go FT after probation - the FT position will also include your own work vehicle!!
 
Day to day duties will include the following:
  • Read and interpret plans to determine layouts and materials
  • Learn to install Stormwater, Sewer, and Water Mains
  • Utilise pipe lasers, dumpy levels, grade rods and relevant equipment
  • Grade and level trench base using tamping machine and hand tools
  • Connect pipe pieces and seal joints using cement
  • Utilise pipe lasers, dumpy levels and relevant equipment

The pay & benefits
  • $34 – $45 p/h – rate will depend on experience
  • $21.94 p/d travel allowance
  • $19 p/d meal allowance **applicable after 9.5 hours worked
  • Penalty rates for all overtime worked – UP TO 20 HOURS A WEEK ON OFFER!!
  • FREE PPE – Premium gear including Boots & Jacket
  • Long term, consistent work leading to a FT position with vehicle
 
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
  • Australian Driver’s license and own transport
  • White Card
  • Genuine interest in a career in Pipelaying
  • Background in civil, plumbing or associated trade (Desirable)
  • Confined Space Certificate / High Risk Dogman Ticket (Desirable)
  • Self-motivation, ambition and drive

Projects can range from pipeline construction, confined space work, subdivision packages and maintenance. No one job is the same, so if you are interested in working for this growing company please click ‘apply now’ to send through your resume.
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