Crane Borer Operator

UGL; Perth; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Full training provided

Regional WA roster

Job summary

UGL is hiring experienced operators for a permanent, full-time Western Power contract in WA. Based from Canning Vale, you'll work a 10/4 roster with relocation support and regional WA travel. This role is ideal for those transitioning from mining, civil or linework into utilities.

You will operate crane borers, support powerline maintenance, perform pre-starts and inspections, and ensure safe setup of outriggers while maintaining a strong safety record.

Qualifications

• Experienced operating mobile plant, HIAB or cranes.
• High Risk Work Licence (C2/C6).
• HR driver licence is required.
• White Card (WHS Construction Card).
• Strong safety record and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work in metro and regional WA.

Responsibilities

• Operate crane borers safely and within manufacturer limits.
• Support distribution powerline maintenance and replacement works.
• Conduct daily pre starts, inspections and basic crane maintenance.
• Assess ground conditions and correctly set up outriggers.
• Work closely with Distribution Lineworker crews and site teams.
• Maintain a strong safety focus in line with UGLs One HSE Culture.

Skills

Mobile plant experience

HIAB operations

Crane operations

HR driver licence

High Risk Licence C2/C6

White Card

Job description

his is a great opportunity for experienced mobile plant, HIAB or crane operators — or Distribution Lineworkers looking to transition off the tools — to move into a specialist utilities role.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate crane borers safely and within manufacturer limits
• Support distribution powerline maintenance and replacement works
• Conduct daily pre starts, inspections and basic crane maintenance
• Assess ground conditions and correctly set up outriggers
• Work closely with Distribution Lineworker crews and site teams
• Maintain a strong safety focus in line with UGLs One HSE Culture

What is on offer

• $54.32 p/h + overtime penalties
• Regional work with LAHA up to $385/day
• $4/hr remote allowance on all remote work
• 10/4 roster (Tuesday–Thursday, paid RDO Friday)
• Permanent, full-time role on a long-term Western Power utility contract
• Full training provided for operators transitioning from mining, civil or linework
• Relocation assistance available
• Depot based in Canning Vale, Perth

About you

• Proven experience operating mobile plant, HIAB or cranes (mining, civil or utilities highly regarded)
• High Risk Work Licence, C2 / C6
• HR driver licence
• White Card (WHS Construction Card)
• Strong safety record and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Willingness to work metro and regional WA

Highly regarded

• Experience in power infrastructure, utilities or mining
• Western Power authorisations
• Distribution Lineworker background (ideal for those transitioning off the tools)

Pre-employment medical

Pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol screening required.

Job Reference

269799

About Us

UGL is part of the CIMIC Group, one of the largest infrastructure services organisations in Australia. With a workforce of over 9,000 employees, UGL deliver critical engineering, construction, and maintenance services across power, water, transport, and resources — helping keep communities connected and industries running.