Drainage Operator

Join Alpine Civil and build your career with a team that backs you

Are you an experienced Drainage Operator looking for a role where your skills are valued, your effort is recognised, and you can take real pride in the work you deliver?

Alpine Civil is looking for a motivated, highly skilled Drainage Operator to join our team. If you have drainage installation experience or technical excavation experience, we would love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

• Operate excavators and machinery for 3-waters (potable-water, wastewater and stormwater) installation works

• Assist with hands-on site tasks when and where required, including but not limited to assisting drainlayer, compaction, backfilling and other on-site acitivties.

• Support the Foreman with daily tasks and site coordination

• Ensure safe use of trench shields, shoring, and lifting equipment

• Installation in a range of pipe materials and pipe fittings including polyethylene, PVC, GRP, ductile iron and stainless steel.

• Maintain plant and equipment to a high standard for utilisation

• Work efficiently individually and with the team to meet project timelines awhile maintaining quality standards

What you will bring to the team

• Minimum 5 years’ experience operating machinery in drainage teams

• Current Class 4 license with WTR endorsements

• Strong technical skills in trenching, deep excavation, and excavating around existing underground and overhead services

• Experience working with trench shields and shoring systems

• Competence in installing concrete structures such as manholes, chambers, and sumps

• A great attitude with a hands-on approach to get in the trench with the team when needed

• Strong understanding of drainage standards and site safety requirements

• Reliable, safety‑conscious, and a genuine team player

Why join Alpine Civil?

At Alpine Civil, we value our people and the contribution they make. We take pride in delivering high-quality civil projects while working with integrity and professionalism and showcasing a strong, reliable team culture.

What's on offer?

• Competitive pay  
• Respect, trust, and autonomy  
• Opportunities to grow your technical and leadership skills  
• A high performing, forward-thinking team  
• Meaningful work you can be proud of

Ready for your next move?  
  
Apply via SEEK or contact Alex Irwin at [email protected] for more information.  
  
Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.