Civil Pipelayer - Major Infrastructure Project

About the role

McMahon Services is delivering major civil utilities works on a large infrastructure project in South Australia and is looking for experienced Civil Pipelayers to join its Civil & Infrastructure team. Work is already underway and spans years, laying large trunk water mains, sewers, stormwater and underground services. You will work alongside experienced Supervisors, Engineers and civil crews, with strong leadership and high safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Install water, sewer, stormwater and associated underground infrastructure.
• Undertake pipelaying, trenching and associated civil construction activities.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, plans and levels, and assist with setting out, pipe alignment and grade control.
• Use laser levels and survey information to achieve accurate installation outcomes.
• Prepare trenches, bedding and surrounding areas, then lay, joint and install pipes in line with project specifications.
• Work safely around existing and underground services and in trench and excavation environments.
• Coordinate with operators, supervisors and wider civil crews, maintaining safety, environmental and quality standards.

Required profile

• Proven experience in civil pipelaying and underground service installation, including water, sewer and/or stormwater.
• Experience working around live services, trenching and excavation.
• Current driver's licence and current Construction White Card.
• Reliable, practical and team-focused, able to meet project and site access requirements.

Required skills

• Reading and interpreting construction drawings, plans and levels.
• Using laser levels and grade control equipment.
• Practical understanding of pipe installation, bedding, alignment and levels.
• Safe work practices around underground services and excavations.

What sets candidates apart: previous experience on major infrastructure projects, complex underground utilities packages, large-scale or high-risk environments, additional civil construction, plant or high-risk tickets, and a strong safety, environmental and quality understanding.

What we offer

• Years of work ahead and long-term job security.
• Competitive rates and project conditions.
• Ongoing learning and development through the MAC Learning Academy.
• Options to move into other McMahon Services projects as this one progresses.