Mechanical Tradespeople – Transition into HDD & Civil Construction

Maxibor Australia Pty Limited – West Gosford NSW

Looking for a change from workshop or maintenance work?

Are you a fitter, mechanic, diesel mechanic, mechanical tradesperson or experienced contractor who is ready to move away from working on the tools all day?

Maxibor is seeking mechanically minded people who want to apply their practical skills in a different environment and develop a career in Horizontal Directional Drilling and civil construction.

This opportunity may suit someone who enjoys working with large plant and machinery, solving practical problems and working as part of a project team, but is looking for greater variety than traditional workshop, servicing or repair work.

The Company

Maxibor is one of Australia’s leading Horizontal Directional Drilling contractors. We operate a large fleet of small, mid-sized and maxi drilling rigs, along with a broad range of specialised supporting equipment.

We provide HDD design and construction services across Australia in the water, gas, power, rail and telecommunications sectors.

Due to our growing project pipeline, we are seeking additional crew members for current and upcoming projects throughout Australia.

Applicants must be willing to work away from home and travel between project locations as required. Project rosters, locations and durations may vary depending on operational requirements.

The Opportunity

This is not a traditional workshop mechanic position.

You will use your mechanical knowledge, practical problem-solving skills and experience around plant and equipment to support HDD and civil construction operations.

Training and support will be provided to suitable candidates who have the right attitude, mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.

Your trade and mechanical experience will be highly valued, particularly your ability to:

- understand how plant and machinery operate;




- identify and resolve mechanical or operational issues;
- work safely around heavy equipment;
- follow procedures and technical instructions;
- work effectively as part of a crew; and
- adapt to changing project and site conditions.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on your experience and training, duties may include:

- supporting horizontal directional drilling operations;
- assisting with the setup and operation of drilling equipment;
- operating plant, machinery and support vehicles;
- tracking and locating drilling activities;
- operating non-destructive digging equipment;
- locating and working around underground utility services;
- site establishment, maintenance and reinstatement;
- completing general civil construction activities;
- carrying out basic inspections and preventative maintenance;
- identifying equipment issues and assisting with minor repairs;
- completing daily project and safety documentation; and
- following Maxibor’s safety, environmental and quality procedures.

Skills and Experience

We are interested in hearing from applicants with experience as a:

- mechanical fitter;
- diesel mechanic;
- plant mechanic;
- heavy vehicle mechanic;
- mobile plant technician;
- maintenance fitter;
- mechanical trades assistant; or
- mechanically experienced contractor or plant operator.

Previous HDD experience is not required for candidates with strong mechanical aptitude and the right attitude.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must have:

- a Construction White Card, or be willing to obtain one before commencing;




- a current unrestricted driver licence;
- a willingness to obtain an HR truck licence;
- a willingness and ability to work away from home on projects throughout Australia;
- flexibility to work project-based rosters and hours;
- the ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screening;
- a strong commitment to workplace safety; and
- the ability to undertake physically demanding work.

Highly Regarded

The following experience or qualifications would be beneficial but are not essential:

- an existing HR, HC or MC truck licence;
- excavator or other plant operating tickets;
- experience operating or maintaining heavy plant;
- hydraulic, electrical or mechanical fault-finding experience;
- experience working around live underground services;
- civil construction or infrastructure experience;
- non-destructive digging experience;
- pit and pipe installation experience; or
- previous HDD or drilling experience.

Personal Attributes

Successful applicants will demonstrate:

- a willingness to learn a new industry;
- strong mechanical aptitude;
- a practical and solutions-focused approach;
- reliability and punctuality;
- explicit communication skills;
- the ability to work effectively within a crew;
- pride in their work;
- flexibility and adaptability;
- a strong work ethic; and
- a genuine commitment to safety.

What Maxibor Offers

- The opportunity to transition from traditional mechanical or workshop work into a specialised construction industry.
- Training and development in HDD operations.
- Exposure to large and specialised drilling equipment.
- Competitive remuneration based on skills and experience.
- Varied project-based work throughout Australia.
- The opportunity to become part of an established national HDD team.
- Potential career development into plant operation, drilling, tracking, supervision or project support roles.

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📌 Mechanical Tradespeople – Transition into HDD & Civil Construction (Gosford)
🏢 Maxibor Australia Pty
📍 Gosford