Casual Excavation Operator / Plumbing Labourer

Casual Excavation Operator / Plumbing Labourer

Briody Plumbing Pty Ltd – Cairns, Far North Queensland

Briody Plumbing is a locally owned and operated plumbing contractor servicing residential, commercial, industrial, and remote projects throughout Far North Queensland. With a strong reputation for quality workmanship, safety, and reliability, we deliver a wide range of hydraulic, civil, and infrastructure projects across the region.

We are seeking an experienced Casual Excavation Operator / Plumbing Labourer to join our team based in Cairns.

The Role

This position will suit someone with hands-on experience working alongside plumbers and civil crews, particularly in excavation and underground service installation. The successful applicant will assist with a variety of plumbing and civil projects, including trenching, pipe installation, drainage works, site preparation, and general labouring duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating excavators and assisting with underground plumbing works

• Excavation for sewer, water, stormwater, and hydraulic services

• Working closely with licensed plumbers and project teams

• Pipe handling, trench preparation, backfilling, and site clean-up

• Supporting commercial, industrial, and civil plumbing projects

• Maintaining a strong focus on workplace safety and quality workmanship

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience operating excavators in a plumbing or civil environment

• Experience excavating around underground services

• Previous experience working alongside plumbers highly regarded

• Understanding of trenching, drainage, and pipe installation processes

• Strong safety awareness and reliable work ethic

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Current driver’s licence (required)

• Current excavation and skid steer licence

Desirable

• Relevant plant operating experience

• Relevant truck licence 

• Experience with commercial or industrial plumbing projects

• Experience working in remote or regional environment

About Briody Plumbing

Briody Plumbing operates across Far North Queensland, delivering commercial, industrial, residential, and remote plumbing solutions. Our capability includes large-scale pipework installations, underground services, sewer infrastructure, stormwater systems, and civil plumbing works. Our team operates modern plant and equipment, including multiple excavators, a Bobcat Posi-Track loader, hydrovac equipment, and specialised plumbing equipment.

To apply, please send your resume and a brief outline of your experience to:
Briody Plumbing Pty Ltd
Email: *****@briodyplumbing.com.au