Drainlayer, Kaiwhakatakoto-whakatika kōrere, awakeri hoki
Also known as
- Pipefitter, plumber
Drainlayers install, alter and repair pipes for water mains, sewers and drains.
02:22 mins
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$62K to $97K
Most common
$115K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Drainlayers
- usually work regular business hours, but may work evenings and weekends
- usually work in different places, and travel locally to worksites
- may work in dirty, hot and dusty conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be practical, organised and safety conscious
Tasks
- Install plumbing or piping.
- Maintain plumbing structures or fixtures.
- Communicate with other construction or extraction personnel to discuss project details.
- Evaluate projects to determine compliance with technical specifications.
- Mark reference points on construction materials.
- Position hand tools.
- Apply adhesives to construction materials.
- Cut metal components for installation.
- Spread sand, dirt or other loose materials onto surfaces.
- Weld metal components.
You need to do an apprenticeship to become a drainlayer.
You need
- to do an apprenticeship and get a New Zealand Certificate in Drainlaying (Level 4) or similar
You may need
- a driver licence
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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