Drainage, Sewerage and Stormwater Labourer
821112 · Very Heavy Next-day readyDescription
Performs routine tasks in maintaining drainage, sewerage and stormwater systems.
Typical work tasks
- Cleans and carries out minor repairs on stormwater drains and canals, and checks for cracks and leaks in sewerage systems; digs holes and shovels excavated material onto conveyors, wheelbarrows and trucks for removal.
Typical work environment
- Works outdoors to lay drains and piping as well as sumps.
- Works in most weather conditions other than heavy rain or similar.
- May work in confined or awkward spaces and under buildings.
- Frequently works in wet, dirty and smelly conditions.
Typical physical and mental demands
- Heavy to very heavy physical demand levels.
- Stands frequently for most work.
- Occasionally walks about the work area to move piping, equipment and materials.
- Occasionally sits or lies down when lagging or joining piping.
- Frequently digs or shovels material into and out of trenches/drains.
- May occasionally stretch out and down.
- Occasionally squats, crouches or kneels.
- Occasionally twists the body or neck.
- Constantly works with plastic, copper, concrete and clay piping or tiles. Cuts or bruises to the skin may occur.
- Frequently lifts and carries piping, fixing materials and tools.
- Frequent repetitive hand and arm movements are required when digging, lagging and cutting piping.
- Bends
- Driving is frequently required if moving from job to job to carry out repair or installation work. May also operate trenching and digging machines.
- Employees use a range of hand and power equipment/tools to carry out work tasks including sealing, cutting and jointing, as well as shovelling and digging.
- Frequently climbs into and works in drains or other trenches sumps or underground tanks.
- Mental skills necessary include practical and problem-solving skills.
Entry signal Reviewed
No formal entry barrier — can start without prior training. Flagged next-day ready.
Entry barrier No formal entry barrier
Licence / registration No licence required
ANZSCO skill level 5
Next-day ready Yes
How this was determined (model-generated): Nil entry requirements for a drainage/sewerage labourer.
Entry Requirements
- Nil (ANZSCO Skill Level 5).
Further Comments
- There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.