Horizontal Directional Driller & Tracker — Team Leader Path

ROC Communications; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full uniforms and PPE supplied

Overtime rates and penalty rates

Stable, long-term work with a growing,

Job summary

ROC Communications is seeking an experienced Horizontal Directional Driller / Tracker to lead or assist HDD crews on major telecoms and civil projects across Victoria and NSW. Based in our Melbourne facility in Laverton North, you will deliver safe, efficient HDD works, with opportunities to step into Team Leader roles as you grow with the business.

Operate Vermeer and/or Ditch Witch rigs, track bore alignment, perform service locating, and read DBYD plans.

Qualifications

• Proven HDD experience in telecoms or civil construction.
• Hands-on operation of Vermeer and/or Ditch Witch rigs.
• Experience tracking bore alignment and service locating.
• Ability to read DBYD plans and construction drawings.
• Reliable, safety-focused and able to work in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate Vermeer and/or Ditch Witch drilling rigs.
• Track drill heads and maintain bore alignment.
• Undertake service locating and interpret underground asset information.
• Read DBYD plans and construction drawings.
• Ensure safety, quality and timelines on projects.
• Complete daily reporting and site documentation.
• Travel across metro and regional sites; work varied shifts.

Skills

HDD operation

Rig operation

Safety focus

Team leadership (for Team Leader)

DBYD interpretation

Vermeer/Ditch Witch equipment

Education

HR/MR Truck Licence

White Card (Construction Induction)

First Aid Certificate

Tools

Vermeer equipment

Ditch Witch equipment

Job description

ROC Communications is seeking an experienced Horizontal Directional Driller / Tracker to lead or assist HDD crews on major telecoms and civil projects across Victoria and NSW. Based in our Melbourne facility in Laverton North, you will deliver safe, efficient HDD works, with opportunities to step into Team Leader roles as you grow with the business.

Operate Vermeer and/or Ditch Witch rigs, track bore alignment, perform service locating, and read DBYD plans.