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
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