Posted 8d ago

Drainer / Pipe Layer

Strand Excavations Perth WA 6000

Permanent Full time
Base pay Above avg.
$100,000 - $160,000

Key points we found

  • Seeking an experienced Drainer / Pipe Layer for civil and underground services.
  • Installation of sewer, stormwater, and drainage systems.
  • Ability to work to grade and operate in a fast-paced site environment.

Seeking an experienced Drainer / Pipe Layer to join our team. Working across civil and underground services scopes within a structured, high-performance environment.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who knows how to get the job done — efficiently, safely, and to spec.

Scope of Works

  1. Installation of sewer, stormwater, and drainage systems
  2. Pipe laying to line and level
  3. Trenching, bedding, and backfilling
  4. Working around services and maintaining tolerances
  5. Reading drawings and setting out works
  6. Working closely with operators and supervisors

What We’re Looking For

  1. Proven experience as a Drainer / Pipe Layer
  2. Ability to work to grade (laser experience preferred)
  3. Strong understanding of civil construction practices
  4. Reliable, hard-working, and self-sufficient
  5. Able to operate in a fast-paced site environment

Tickets & Requirements

  1. White Card (essential)
  2. Relevant tickets (excavator, confined space, etc. – advantageous)
  3. Valid driver’s licence

Roster & Conditions

  1. 12-hour days
  2. FIFO/DIDO (depending on location)
  3. Full-time ongoing work

What You Get

  1. Consistent, long-term work
  2. Structured site with solid crews
  3. Opportunity to work on major projects

Important

This is not an entry-level role. Only experienced drainers / pipe layers will be considered.

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Skills
Civil construction practices
DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
laser grade work
Operating excavators
PIPE LAYING
READING DRAWINGS
Reliability and Self-sufficiency
Setting out works
TEAMWORK
WORKPLACE SAFETY

Licenses & certifications
Confined Space Ticket
Excavator Ticket
Valid Drivers Licence
White Card

Perks & benefits
Consistent, long-term work
Opportunity to work on major projects

More details
Expiring date
29 Apr 2026
Date posted
30 Mar 2026
Category
Construction
Occupation
Plumber & Pipefitter
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Construction
Sector
Privately held company
Company size
51 to 200

Strand Excavations

51 to 200
Company size
Pay insights
Market average based on all Plumber & Pipefitter jobs in Australia
Above avg. range
$100k - $160k
Market average
$82k
$70k - $73k
2 jobs
$73k - $76k
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$82k - $85k
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$91k - $94k
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$94k - $97k
1 jobs
$97k - $100k
1 jobs
$82k
Market average
$70k
$160k
This job pays above average

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