Directional Drilling Team Lead – HDD Operations

ROC Communications; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

Competitive hourly rates + regular O/T

Supportive team environment

Full uniforms and PPE supplied

Job summary

ROC Communications is seeking an experienced Team Leader to drive directional drilling (HDD) crews across Victoria and NSW. Based in Laverton North, Melbourne, you will oversee drilling operations, ensure safety and quality, and coordinate with supervisors and clients to deliver metropolitan and regional projects.

You will operate Vermeer and/or Ditch Witch rigs, maintain bore alignment, and interpret DBYD plans.

Qualifications

• Proven HDD experience in telecommunications or civil construction on major projects.
• Hands-on operation of Vermeer and/or Ditch Witch drilling rigs.
• Ability to read construction drawings and interpret DBYD plans.
• Strong leadership to oversee drilling crews and coordinate field tasks.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead directional drilling crews on telecom and civil projects.
• Operate Vermeer and/or Ditch Witch drilling rigs.
• Maintain bore alignment and tracking accuracy.
• Undertake service locating and interpret underground asset information.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and DBYD plans.
• Ensure safety, quality and adherence to schedules.
• Complete daily site reports and documentation.
• Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure equipment maintenance and readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Directional Drilling

Drawings interpretation

DBYD planning

Safety compliance

Team mentoring

Equipment operation

First Aid readiness

Tools

Vermeer / Ditch Witch rigs

Job description

Plant and Machinery Operators (Construction)

Full time

40 to 50 per hour

Directional Drilling

Construction Induction White Card

About the opportunity

ROC Communications is seeking an experienced Team Leader to Drilling to lead HDD crews delivering major telecommunications and civil infrastructure projects across Victoria and NSW. Based from our new Laverton North (Melbourne) facility, you'll be responsible for overseeing a directional drilling crew, operating drill rigs, and ensuring safe, high-quality project delivery across metro and regional works.

Key responsibilities

Lead, mentor and coordinate directional drilling crews on telecommunications and civil infrastructure projects

Operate Vermeer and/or Ditch Witch drilling rigs

Maintain accurate bore alignment and tracking

Undertake service locating and interpret underground asset information

Read and interpret construction drawings and Dial before You Dig (DBYD) plans

Ensure works are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with project specifications, quality standards, and timelines

Complete daily reporting and site documentation

Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Ensure equipment maintenance and readiness

Liaise with Supervisors, Project Managers and clients

Work across metro and regional sites and travel as required

Work varied shifts, including night works with notice

About you

Proven experience in horizontal directional drilling (HDD) within telecommunications and/or civil construction, including on carrier / Tier 1 projects

Hands-on experience operating Vermeer and/or Ditch Witch drilling rigs

Demonstrated tracking experience and ability to maintain accurate bore alignment

Experience undertaking service locating and interpreting underground asset information

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and Dial Before You Dig (DBYD) plans

Strong leadership capability, with experience leading crews on site

Reliable, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Strong focus on safety, quality, and accountability

HR or MR Truck License (HC highly regarded)

White Card (Construction Induction)

First Aid

About us

ROC Communications is an established telecommunications and civil infrastructure contractor delivering large-scale fibre, network and utility projects throughout Australia. With a growing Victorian presence and a new operations facility in Laverton North, we offer long-term opportunities, a strong project pipeline and a supportive team culture.

Full-time employment and strong pipeline of metro and regional work

Competitive hourly rates + penalty rates + regular overtime

Supportive team environment

Full uniforms and PPE supplied

If you’re experienced, reliable and ready to start work, we’d like to hear from you.

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