Drainlayer, Kaimahi paipa me te awakeri
Also known as
- Pipefitter, plumber
Drainlayers install, alter and repair pipes for water mains, sewers and drains.
Duration
02:22 mins
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$64K to $98K
Most common
$120K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
3-4 years
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 and piping
- repair and maintain drainage systems
- mark locations for pipes and drains
- cut pipes and metal parts correctly
- spread soil and sand around pipes
- apply sealants and adhesives to pipes
- use hand tools for drainage work
- make sure work meets building standards
- clean tools and drainage work areas
- talk with people about plumbing work
Practical
Enterprising
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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You need
- to do an apprenticeship in drainlaying
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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