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Horizontal Directional Driller

Under Road Boring WA

City Of Gosnells

On-site

AUD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

11 days ago

Job summary

A leading drilling company in Western Australia is seeking an experienced Horizontal Directional Driller to join their team for projects with Western Power and Water Corporation. The role involves operating HDD equipment, ensuring safety, and maintaining drill logs. Ideal candidates must have experience with HDD rigs and relevant certifications. This position offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Stable, long-term projects with reputable clients

Competitive remuneration and allowances

Supportive team environment and strong safety culture

Qualifications

Experience operating HDD rigs required.
Knowledge of utility installation procedures essential.
Strong focus on safety and quality workmanship is necessary.

Responsibilities

Operate horizontal directional drilling equipment for utility installation.
Interpret plans, drawings, and utility locations.
Complete daily job reports and maintain drill logs.

Skills

Proven experience operating HDD rigs (Vermeer or Ditch Witch preferred)

Knowledge of utility installation procedures

Ability to read and understand utility plans

Strong focus on safety and quality workmanship

Education

Relevant tickets and certifications (HR license, White Card, etc.)

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We are currently seeking an experiencedHorizontal Directional Driller (HDD)to join our team for upcomingWestern PowerandWater Corporationprojects across Western Australia. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a professional, safety-focused crew on essential infrastructure works.

Key Responsibilities:

Operate horizontal directional drilling equipment for utility installation
Interpret plans, drawings, and utility locations
Work safely around existing underground services
Complete daily job reports and maintain drill logs
Collaborate with site supervisors, locators, and other team members
Ensure all work complies with safety and environmental regulations

Requirements:

Proven experience operating HDD rigs (Vermeer or Ditch Witch preferred)
Relevant tickets and certifications (HR license, White Card, etc.)
Knowledge of utility installation procedures
Ability to read and understand utility plans
Strong focus on safety and quality workmanship
Western Power and/or Water Corp experience highly regarded
Availability for regional work and flexible hours when required

What We Offer:

Stable, long-term projects with reputable clients
Competitive remuneration and allowances
Supportive team environment and strong safety culture
Opportunities for career progression

How to Apply:

If you're an experienced HDD Operator ready to take on high-profile projects with Western Power and the Water Corporation, we want to hear from you!

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience to:info@urbwa.com.au

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Candidates must have the right to work in Australia.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Construction

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