Pipe Crew (Labourers, Pipe Layers, Operators, Foreman)

Shadforth

Casual  

Date posted: January 16, 2026

Closes: Feb 15, 2026


  • 50 hour weeks with daily overtime, RDO accrual and paid travel allowance
  • Ongoing work in Towoomba & Surrounds
  • Leading Civil Contractor offering job stability and career progression

Why join Shaddies:

  • Generous leave arrangements, our RDO structure allows casual and permanent employees to accrue paid time off.
  • Start casual with genuine opportunities for ongoing, permanent employment
  • Enhanced earning potential through overtime rates, with increased loadings for extended hours and Saturday work
  • Daily travel allowances apply to eligible site-based employees
  • Additional skill-based rewards and paid developmental training
  • A culture that promotes safety, growth, wellbeing, and career progression across all levels of the business

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES DO WE HAVE FOR YOU?

TOPPY/LABOURERS

  • Solid understanding of basic civil pipe principles with demonstrated experience
  • Ability to perform manual handling and repetitive tasks, including moderate to heavy lifting and reaching
  • Experience working in a team-based civil construction environment
  • Confined space, quick cut, and front-end loader tickets (desirable)

PIPE LAYERS

  • Demonstrated experience laying sewer, storm water and water main.
  • Ability to perform manual handling and repetitive tasks with some moderate to heavy lifting and reaching.
  • Capable of shooting and reducing levels using Dumpy level
  • Ability to set-up pipe laser
  • Ability to read, interpret and understand plans and standards
  • Confined space, quick cut, front end loader tickets (desirable)

EXCAVATOR OPERATORS

  • operating 20 tonne plus machines
  • demonstrated experience of lifting operations
  • ability to carry-out deep excavations
  • skilled with working in shoring
  • capable of trenching
  • placing pipes
  • back-fill and compaction

FOREMAN

  • Prior experience as a Civil Drainage Foreman (minimum 2 years)
  • You'll have a solid understanding of advanced civil pipe principles with demonstrated experience in residential subdivision works installing deep sewer, storm water and water.
  • Knowledge to deal with all adverse ground conditions.
  • Comprehensive understanding of the current SEQ standards
  • A strong commitment to OHS and Safe Work Practices
  • Communicate with influence, sound written and verbal skills
  • Various plant machinery tickets will be highly regarded

About Us
Shadforth Civil is one of Queensland’s largest family-owned civil construction companies, originating on the Sunshine Coast over 60 years ago. We have a strong presence across Queensland and Northern NSW, delivering residential and commercial subdivisions as well as major civil infrastructure projects including roads and bridges.

To Apply
If you're interested in this role, submit an up-to-date copy of your resume and a covering letter highlighting your experience or reach our to our recruitment team at 0483 305 000.

Checkout our website for other career opportunities - www.shadcivil.com.au

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