Horizontal Directional Drilling – Driller & Tracker (Immediate Start)

Characteristic Enterprises; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award remuneration

LAFHA for travel roles

New equipment and tools provided

Supportive team culture

Long-term job security

Training and development

Job summary

Characteristic Enterprises – Langwarrin VIC is expanding its HDD teams across VIC, NSW & ACT with motivated Drillers and Drill Trackers for long-term stability and modern equipment. We offer a supportive crew culture and opportunities to advance.

You’ll work with Vermeer and Tracto HDD rigs and DC I locating systems on civil and telecommunications projects. Ideal candidates value safety, pride in work, and can operate independently when required.

Qualifications

• Experience in drilling or tracking (HDD or civil).
• Safely look after equipment and live assets.
• Reliable, respectful and proactive attitude.
• Willing to travel and grow skills across VIC, NSW & ACT.

Responsibilities

• Horizontal directional drilling
• General truck driving (MR/HR)
• Working safely around live assets and mains
• Excavator operation
• Equipment maintenance and cleaning
• Working independently when required
• Strong commitment to safety and quality

Skills

Drilling

HDD

Equipment

Maintenance

Safety

Independence

Tools

MR Truck Licence

HR Truck Licence

White Card

CPR

First Aid

Job description

Characteristic Enterprises – Langwarrin VIC

Work across VIC, NSW & ACT with a well‑established telecommunications civil contractor operating for over 15 years.

We are expanding our HDD teams and are seeking motivated Drillers and Drill Trackers who want long‑term stability, modern equipment, and a supportive crew culture. If you have experience in drilling, locating or civil telecommunications, we want to hear from you.

About the Roles

You’ll be working with Vermeer and Tracto HDD rigs and DCI locating systems across a variety of civil and telecommunications projects. These positions suit operators who take pride in their work, value safety, and can work independently when required.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll be a great fit if you:

• Have experience in drilling or tracking (HDD or civil)
• Take pride in your work and look after equipment
• Are reliable, respectful and show initiative
• Are keen to grow your skills and progress your career

What We Offer

• Above‑award remuneration (salary negotiated based on experience)
• Mandatory LAFHA for travel roles
• New equipment and all tools provided
• Supportive, positive team culture
• Long‑term job security with a reputable company
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Work across VIC, NSW & ACT with accommodation arranged

Duties & Responsibilities

• Horizontal directional drilling
• General truck driving (MR/HR)
• Working safely around live assets and mains
• Excavator operation
• Equipment maintenance and cleaning
• Working independently when required
• Strong commitment to safety and quality

Required Certificates & Licences

• White Card
• MR or HR Truck Licence
• CPR
• Traffic Management (advantage)
• First Aid (advantage)