Seasoned HDD Operator — Underground Fibre Installations

Hudson Talent Solutions

Western Australia

On-site

AUD 55,000 - 83,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Hudson Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) operator to join a field crew installing underground cables and fibre optic infrastructure across Perth and surrounding areas.

You will work with a Crew Lead and other operators to deliver safe, quality underground installations. The role demands a minimum 4 years HDD experience, plans reading ability, and a current MR/HR licence, with casual loading applicable for Australian sites.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 4 years’ HDD experience in the Australian electrical or civil construction industry.
  • Proven HDD, locating and tracking experience.
  • Underground fibre optics or telecommunications experience highly regarded.
  • Ability to read plans and work safely around existing underground services.
  • Current MR or HR driver’s licence.
  • Reliable, safety-focused and hands-on on-site worker.

Responsibilities

  • Operate HDD equipment, including locating and tracking systems.
  • Install underground fibre optic cables, conduits and other services.
  • Read plans and DBYD information to identify and protect existing assets.
  • Assist with trenching, potholing, cable laying and reinstatement works.
  • Complete pre-starts, safety documentation and equipment checks.

Skills

HDD operation
Plan reading
Safety on site
Locating & tracking
Fibre optics exposure
MR/HR licence

Education

WA White Card
First Aid & CPR
HDD competency certification
Inductions & access training
HC/MC licence advantageous

Tools

HDD machinery

Job description

Hudson Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) operator to join a field crew installing underground cables and fibre optic infrastructure across Perth and surrounding areas.

You will work with a Crew Lead and other operators to deliver safe, quality underground installations. The role demands a minimum 4 years HDD experience, plans reading ability, and a current MR/HR licence, with casual loading applicable for Australian sites.

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