We are looking for

- Horizontal Directional Drillers & Offsiders

- General Labourers

Mainswest, in partnership with Western Power and Local Government, are undergrounding the overhead distribution network in Perth Metro areas and we are looking to expand our internal crews to cope with demand. Applicants should have a solid understanding of the Western Power network, be dependable, able to plan and execute tasks safely and efficiently and be physically fit as all roles are physically demanding and deadline driven.

HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLERS & HDD OFFSIDERS

- HDD operating experience with Vermeer D23x30 and D8x12 and tracking with Digitrak Falcon systems.
- Ability to set up the drill, plan optimum bore paths, mix drill mud for optimum soil conditions.
- Ability to install electrical infrastructure to Western Power standards.
- Operate a vacuum truck.
- Read and decipher BYD and locate plans to manually pothole, locate and expose all services.
- Complete construction paperwork such as JHA’s, dig permits, pre-starts and borelogs.

GENERAL LABOURERS The successful candidates will need to be fit,



solid and physically capable of undertaking manual labour and working in a construction / field environment. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

- Assisting with paving and concreting
- Building retaining walls
- Loading and landing equipment
- Hand digging holes and trenches
- Backfilling holes
- Preparing trenches
- Laying cables
- General labouring and site support
- Assisting trades and operators as required

Must Have's

- Current First Aid Certificate and CPR.
- Construction blue/white card.

Advantageous

- Truck Licence - MR to HC.
- Cert III in Trenchless Technology or Civil Construction (Apprenticeships on offer for suitable candidates)
- Excavator ticket, Quick Cut Saw and other relevant plant tickets
- Identify, Locate and Protect Underground Services
- Traffic Management BWTM/TC
- Western Power specific inductions and qualifications

Competitive rates offered, pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing is conducted. We encourage job applications from those people underrepresented within the construction industry with particular focus on women and first nations people.

Find out more at www.mainswest.com.au

📌 HDD Drillers/Offsiders and General Labourers (Wangara)
🏢 Mainswest
📍 Wangara