Horizontal Directional Drillers

GenusPlus Group; Perth; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Genus Infrastructure Pty Ltd is seeking experienced Horizontal Directional Drillers for our underground utility division in the Perth area. You will operate HDD equipment to install telecommunications, water, gas and power lines, and read DBYD maps to locate services on each site.

Role requires 2+ years in the industry, HR licence, and safety-focused approach. Perth metropolitan work with some regional travel and ongoing projects through 2027. A strong pipeline awaits successful candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience in horizontal directional drilling and locating underground utilities.
• Ability to read and interpret DBYD drawings and site plans.
• Maintain accurate drilling records and daily reports.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and client requirements.
• WA-based Perth region with occasional regional work.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain HDD equipment to install underground utilities.
• Read and locate services using DBYD maps.
• Conduct pre-drill surveys including utility locates and mark-outs.
• Collaborate with project teams to plan and execute drilling projects.
• Monitor drilling depth, alignment, and other parameters.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and OH&S requirements.
• Maintain drilling records and as-built drawings.

Skills

Reading dial-before-you-dig maps

Pre-drill site surveys

Drilling operation monitoring

OH&S awareness

Site plan interpretation

Education

Cert III in Trenchless Technology

Construction Induction (Blue/White Card)

HR driver's licence

First Aid & CPR

Tools

Excavator operator ticket

Basic Worksite Traffic Management (RIIWHS302E & RIICOM201E)

Western Power NAC

Job description

Genus is currently seeking horizontal directional drillers to join our underground utility division based in Kewdale.

28th October, 2026

The Role

Genus Infrastructure are seeking experienced and skilled individuals to join our team as a Horizontal Directional Driller. If you are passionate about underground utility installation and have expertise in directional drilling and locating, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career and make a significant impact in our industry.

• Operate and maintain Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) equipment to install underground utilities, such as telecommunications, water, gas, and power lines.
• Ability to read dial-before-you-dig maps to locate services.
• Conduct pre-drill site surveys, including utility locates and mark outs.
• Collaborate with Project Managers & Supervisors to plan and execute directional drilling projects efficiently and safely.
• Monitor drilling operations, including the tracking of depth, alignment, and other drilling parameters.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and regulations throughout the drilling processes.
• Maintain accurate records of drilling activities, including daily reports, job site documentation, and as-built drawings
• Perth metropolitan based with occasional regional work
• Large pipeline of work, currently scheduled into 2027
• 2 years+ Industry experience
• HR driver's licence
• Excavator operator ticket
• Construction Induction (Blue/White Card)
• A pro-active view to OH&S
• Ability to read and interpret site plans & DBYD drawings
• Collaborate with a diverse range of professionals on-site to achieve project goals
• Ensure all work complies with industry standards and client requirements
• Western Power Network Access Card (NAC)
• First Aid & CPR
• Basic Worksite Traffic Management (RIIWHS302E& RIICOM201E)

• Western Power Network Access Card (NAC)
• First Aid & CPR
• Cert III in Trenchless Technology
• Basic Worksite Traffic Management (RIIWHS302E& RIICOM201E)

The Business

Genus Infrastructure Pty Ltd (GNI) are specialists in delivering end to end innovative solutions in multiple sectors across Australia. Specialising in Transmission, Distribution, Substation, Communications & Renewable Energy; as a subsidiary of the GenusPlus Group (ASX: GNP).Genus Infrastructure are focused on our core values which include Innovation, Mateship, Safety, Integrity and Collaboration.

Successful applicants will be required to pass functional and medical screening including a drugs and alcohol screen.

*Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted**