TSM Contractors is a civil infrastructure and utilities contractor working on telecommunications and utility projects across Adelaide and regional South Australia. We're looking for a reliable Pit and Pipe Worker to join our field crew, carrying out pit and duct installation, maintenance, and related civil works on Telstra, NBN and Optus infrastructure projects. This is a hands-on, physical role suited to someone who's happy working outdoors, as part of a team, and who takes pride in getting the job done right. A large volume of our current work is in regional South Australia, which will require you to travel and live away from home for up to 11 days at a time. A generous Living Away From Home Allowance (LAFHA) is paid for this work. Relevant penalty rates apply for weekend work and overtime.
Key responsibilities
- Installing, laying, and maintaining pits and ducts for telecommunications and utility infrastructure
- Vac truck operation
- ACM pit upgrades
- Grundomat boring
- Rod, rope and network survey
- Excavation, backfilling, and reinstatement of work sites to spec
- Reading and working from site plans and job packs
- Working safely around underground services and live infrastructure
- Keeping accurate records of completed work for site registers and reporting
- Working as part of a crew to meet daily production and quality targets
About you
- Previous experience in pit and pipe, civil construction, or telecommunications infrastructure work (preferred but not essential — training provided for the right candidate)
- Current driver's licence (essential)
- White Card (Construction Induction Card)
- MR/HR truck licence (desirable)
- Excavator ticket
- Asbestos removal ticket
- Locate underground utilities ticket
- First Aid certificate
- Comfortable with physical, outdoor work in all weather conditions
- Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team
Benefits
- Steady work with an established local contractor
- Generous LAFHA (Living Away From Home Allowance) for regional work
- Supportive team setting
- On-the-job training and development
- Further training and upskilling opportunities
- Competitive pay rate, negotiable based on experience
About us
TSM Contractors is a civil infrastructure and utilities contractor working on telecommunications and utility projects across Adelaide and regional South Australia.