Directional Drill Operator

JGT LIMITED; Auckland; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa support

Immediate start

Competitive wages

PPE gear provided

Excellent team culture

Job summary

Jora New Zealand in Auckland is seeking an experienced Directional Drill Operator for a full-time permanent position. The successful candidate will operate drilling machinery to install underground utilities, ensuring safety and compliance throughout all operations.

The role requires at least 1 year of drilling experience, a Class 1 license, and the ability to pass drug/alcohol testing. Weekend work may be required; competitive hourly pay awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of drilling experience.
• Class 1 driver's license or international equivalent.
• Able to pass a drug and alcohol test.
• WTR endorsement preferred.
• Familiar with underground services.
• Able to write logs, safety checklists and incident reports.
• Smartphone savvy.
• Basic first aid qualifications are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery for installation of underground utilities and conduits (fibre, power, water, construction).
• Ensure public safety and protect underground facilities.
• Follow safety procedures and use PPE.
• Set up and tidy worksites, including traffic/pedestrian control.
• Read utility locates and risk assessments before starting work.
• Ensure permits/plans are valid on site and inspect progress against specs.
• Operate vehicles and equipment from trucks to other gear.
• Maintain drills and equipment; note major repairs.
• Lead and assist team as required.
• Complete risk assessments before, during, and after work.
• Adhere to health, safety, and quality guidelines.

Skills

Drilling experience

Class 1 license

Road work practices

Underground services understanding

Drug and alcohol test clearance

WTR endorsement

PPE compliance

Safety logs & incident reports

Smartphone savvy

First aid (basic)

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We are a well establish business based in Auckland and we are looking for anexperienced Directional Drill Operator to join us in a full-time permanent role in the Auckland region. Our ideal candidate must have relevant work experience, and a class 1 driver license or international equivalent.

You will be guaranteed work for 40 hours per week between 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Saturday. You must be available to work late evenings and Sundays if required. Hourly rate of pay is between $30.00 to $37.00 for the right candidate.

Your daily tasks will involve:

• Operate machinery for installation of underground utility services and conduit, including fibre optic cables, power duct, water pipe, and building construction.
• Ensure safety of the public and other utilities, underground facilities.
• Perform duties per safety procedures using appropriate safety equipment.
• Setup and cleanup work site, including traffic and pedestrian control.
• Read utility locates and Risk Assessments before commencing work.
• Ensure applicable permits and plans are valid and on site. Inspect work in progress to ensure workmanship conforms to specifications.
• Operate vehicles and equipment operations from trucks to other equipment.
• Perform proper maintenance of drills and equipment, and note any major repairs.
• Lead and assist team with work in and out of the machine when required.
• Fill out all required Risk Assessment documents before, during, and after work.
• Ensure health and safety guidelines are followed and assist in implementing health, safety, quality aspects.

Skills and experience required:

• You must have at least 1 year of relevant drilling experience
• Class 1 driver's license or international equivalent
• Familiar with general road work practices
• Preferably have a good understanding of underground services
• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test prior to employment
• WTR endorsement preferred
• Comply with health and safety requirements and wear appropriate PPE gear
• Ability to write up logs, safety checklists and incident reports
• Must be smartphone savvy
• Basic first aid qualifications are an advantage

We offer:

• Commitment to the health, safety, and well-being of our employees
• Visa support can be provided to a suitable candidate
• Immediate start and ongoing work
• Competitive wages based on experience
• Approved PPE Gear
• Excellent team culture