Why Laka Civil?
There are plenty of pipelayer jobs around at the moment — but they are not all the same.
At Laka Civil, we offer:
* Varied civil construction work across subdivisions, infrastructure, earthworks, services, and project-based civil works
* Direct crews on site — you are working with Laka people, not getting lost between layers of contractors
* Practical site leadership that understands the work, the pressure, and what it takes to get the job done
* A team where you are known by name, not treated like a number
* Opportunities to build skill across different types of civil projects
* Competitive hourly rates, based on experience, capability, and tickets
* Applicable allowances, overtime, and penalties in line with the role and project requirements
We are not looking for people who just want to stand around. We are looking for pipelayers who want to be part of a crew that gets things done properly.
About the Role
As a Pipelayer with Laka Civil, you will work as part of our civil crews installing underground services safely, accurately, and to specification.
Your duties may include:
* Laying stormwater, sewer, water, and associated underground services
* Working to line, level, grade, and specification
* Reading and interpreting plans, drawings, and site instructions
* Preparing trenches, bedding, haunching, backfilling, and assisting with compaction
* Using laser levels and other site equipment
* Working around live services and existing infrastructure
* Assisting operators, supervisors, and labourers as part of the crew
* Carrying out general civil labouring duties where required
* Maintaining safe work practices around trenches, plant, services, and moving equipment
* Supporting quality, safety, and production requirements on site
About You
You will need to have:
* Previous experience as a Civil Pipelayer
* Experience with sewer, stormwater, water, or civil drainage works
* Ability to work safely in and around trenches
* Ability to read plans or work confidently from supervisor instructions
* Good understanding of line, level, grade, bedding, and backfill requirements
* Strong work ethic and willingness to work as part of a crew
* Construction White Card
* Current driver’s licence
* Reliability, good communication, and a practical attitude
The following will be highly regarded:
* MR or HR licence
* Plant tickets
* Confined space
* Working around live services experience
* Trench safety awareness
* Subdivision or infrastructure project experience
* Ability to use laser levels or GPS equipment
Who This Role Will Suit
This role will suit someone who:
* Wants more variety than doing the same thing every day
* Prefers working in a direct civil crew rather than a site full of disconnected contractors
* Takes pride in neat, accurate, safe pipelaying
* Wants to be part of a team where good work is recognised
* Is happy to jump in and help the crew, not just stick to one narrow task
* Wants to work for a civil contractor that is growing but still practical, direct, and site-focused