YTB Plumbing is looking for a Civil Plumbing Apprentice to join our growing team on the Gold Coast. You'll build a specialised trade career working on water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure. No previous plumbing or civil experience is required. We're prepared to train the right person. This is a specialised side of the plumbing trade that many apprentices never get the opportunity to experience, working on civil infrastructure projects rather than residential plumbing.
Key responsibilities
Water mains and water connections
Sewer mains and sewer connections
Live water infrastructure
Pipe laying and installation
Stormwater and drainage
Pits and manholes
Working around existing underground services
Reading plans, levels and specifications
Working alongside excavators and other plant
Site safety and civil construction procedures
About the role
YTB Plumbing is looking for a Civil Plumbing Apprentice to join our growing team on the Gold Coast. You'll build a specialised trade career working on water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure. No previous plumbing or civil experience is required. We're prepared to train the right person. This is a specialised side of the plumbing trade that many apprentices never get the opportunity to experience, working on civil infrastructure projects rather than residential plumbing.
About you
Genuinely interested in plumbing, civil construction and infrastructure
Reliable — if you say you're going to be there, you're there
Willing to learn and take direction
Comfortable with hands-on, physical outdoor work
Comfortable working around excavators, trucks and machinery
Safety conscious
Able to work effectively as part of a crew
Willing to work reasonable overtime when required
Motivated to develop your skills and qualifications
Construction White Card and driver's licence, or prepared to obtain required licences/tickets before commencing
Benefits
Competitive apprentice rates plus superannuation plus overtime - above Award and based on apprenticeship stage, age, experience and capability
Full-time, reliable employment
Work predominantly on the Gold Coast
Overtime and applicable penalties
Boots, PPE and custom YTB uniforms supplied
Modern equipment, machinery and gear
Hands-on training from highly experienced civil plumbers




Exposure to major civil infrastructure projects
Support to complete your plumbing apprenticeship and qualifications
Ongoing training and development relevant to your role
Opportunity for pay progression as your capability develops
Shut down over Christmas/New Year period
Genuine long-term career pathway within YTB Plumbing
About us
YTB Plumbing is a Gold Coast civil plumbing contractor specialising in the construction, connection and upgrade of water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure. We work across the Gold Coast delivering civil infrastructure projects for councils, water authorities, major builders and developers. Our work can be challenging, technical and varied. You'll be learning from experienced civil plumbers while working around excavators, machinery, underground services and live infrastructure.
This isn't residential plumbing.
You'll be learning a specialised side of the plumbing trade that many apprentices never get the opportunity to experience.
What You'll Be Doing
As your skills and experience develop, you'll get hands-on experience across:
Water mains and water connections
Sewer mains and sewer connections
Live water infrastructure
Pipe laying and installation
Stormwater and drainage
Pits and manholes
Working around existing underground services
Reading plans, levels and specifications
Working alongside excavators and other plant
Council and civil infrastructure projects
Site safety and civil construction procedures
Completing work safely and to required standards
You'll work alongside experienced civil plumbers and operators who will teach you the skills needed to develop into a highly capable civil plumber.
Who We're Looking For
Experience isn't essential. The right attitude is.
You don't need to have already started a plumbing apprenticeship or worked in civil construction.
We're looking for someone who genuinely wants to learn a trade and build a career in civil plumbing.
You'll need to be:




Genuinely interested in plumbing, civil construction and infrastructure
Reliable — if you say you're going to be there, you're there
Willing to learn and take direction
Comfortable with hands-on, physical outdoor work
Comfortable working around excavators, trucks and machinery
Safety consciousAble to work effectively as part of a crew
Willing to work reasonable overtime when required
Motivated to develop your skills and qualifications
Interested in building a long-term career with YTB
You'll also need a Construction White Card and driver's licence, or be prepared to obtain the required licences/tickets before commencing.
Already started a plumbing apprenticeship? Absolutely apply.
Have experience in civil construction, drainage, pipe laying, earthmovingplumbing or another trade? That's a bonus - but it isn't essential.
What's On Offer
Competitive apprentice rates + superannuation + overtime - above Award and based on apprenticeship stage, age, experience and capability.
You'll also get:
Full-time, stable employment
Work predominantly on the Gold Coast with limited travel
Overtime and applicable penalties
Boots, PPE and custom YTB uniforms supplied
Modern equipment, machinery and gear
Hands-on training from highly experienced civil plumbers
Exposure to major civil infrastructure projects
Support to complete your plumbing apprenticeship and qualifications
Ongoing training and development relevant to your role
Opportunity for pay progression as your capability develops
Two paid weeks off over Christmas
A genuine long-term career pathway within YTB Plumbing
Training & Development
As you progress through your apprenticeship, you'll receive ongoing training and development relevant to your role, with opportunities to build additional skills and qualifications within civil plumbing and infrastructure.
You won't just finish with a plumbing qualification. The aim is to develop you into a plumber with a specialised civil infrastructure skillset and give you the experience to build a long-term career in the industry.
And yes — you might even get to drive our fire truck.
See What It's Like to Work at YTB
Don't just take our word for it.
Watch the video below to see a day in the life at YTB Plumbing.
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📌 Apprentice Civil Plumber (Gold Coast)
🏢 YTB Plumbing
📍 Gold Coast