Horizontal Directional Driller / Tracker / Steerer / Assistant

ROC Communications; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ROC Communications is seeking an experienced Horizontal Directional Driller / Tracker / Steerer to lead or assist HDD crews on major telecom and civil projects across Victoria and NSW. Based from our Melbourne Laverton North facility, you will ensure safe and efficient HDD delivery, with travel to metro and regional sites as required.

Two positions are available; we welcome varied drilling experience. You will operate Vermeer and/or Ditch Witch rigs, track bore alignment, perform service

Qualifications

• Proven HDD experience in telecommunications and civil construction.
• Hands-on operation of Vermeer or Ditch Witch drilling rigs.
• Tracking experience with maintaining bore alignment.
• Experience locating underground assets and interpreting DBYD plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead or assist HDD crews to deliver projects on time and safely.
• Operate Vermeer and/or Ditch Witch drilling rigs.
• Track drill heads and maintain accurate bore alignment.
• Undertake service locating and interpret underground asset information.

Skills

HDD experience

Rig operation

Bore alignment tracking

DBYD plan interpretation

Safety focus

Team leadership

Education

HR or MR Truck Licence

White Card (Construction Induction)

First Aid

Tools

Vermeer rigs

Ditch Witch rigs

Job description

ROC Communications is seeking an experienced Horizontal Directional Driller / Tracker / Steerer to lead or assist HDD crews in delivering major telecommunications and civil infrastructure projects across Victoria and NSW.

Based from our new Melbourne facility in Laverton North, you will play a key role in the safe and efficient delivery of HDD works across metro and regional projects. Two positions are available and we are open to a variety of drilling experience.

Operate Vermeer and/or Ditch Witch drilling rigs

Track drill heads and maintain accurate bore alignment

Undertake service locating and accurately 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

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, ideally on carrier / Tier 1 infrastructure 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

Reliable, self-motivated and capable of working effectively in a fast-paced environment

Strong focus on safety, quality, and accountability

For Team Leader applicants, demonstrated experience leading and mentoring crews in the field

HR or MR Truck Licence (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 career opportunities, a strong project pipeline of secured work, and a supportive team culture.

Stable, long-term work with a growing national contractor

Career progression into a senior position

Variety of metro and regional projects

Supportive team environment

Competitive hourly rates + penalty rates + regular overtime

Full uniforms and PPE supplied

Whether you're an experienced or developing HDD Driller / Tracker / Steerer looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.