Drainage labourer, Kaimahi manga
Also known as
- Assistant drainlayer, plumber’s assistant, sewerage and stormwater labourer
- , Kaiāwhina ringarehe kōrere
Drainage labourers do basic tasks to help drainlayers maintain drainage, sewerage and stormwater systems.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$59K to $91K
Most common
$113K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
No specific training
Drainage labourers
- usually work regular hours but may work weekends or evenings
- usually work in different places, and travel locally to worksites
- may work outdoors in all weather conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be practical, reliable and safety conscious
Tasks
- measure materials or objects for installation or assembly
- cut metal components for installation
- install plumbing or piping
- cut openings in existing structures
- drill holes in construction materials
- maintain plumbing structures or fixtures
- assist skilled construction or extraction personnel
- assemble products or production equipment
- move construction or extraction materials to locations where they are needed
- install building fixtures
Practical
Organised
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
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You need
- a driver licence
You may need
- a driver licence with a special-type (RTW) vehicle endorsement
- a Class 2 driver licence or higher
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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