Job Description

Mechanical Tradespeople – Transition into HDD & Civil Construction

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Maxibor Australia Pty Limited – West Gosford NSW

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Looking for a change from workshop or maintenance work?

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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?

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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.

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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.

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The Company

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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.

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

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

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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.

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The Opportunity

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This is not a traditional workshop mechanic position.

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

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

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

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- understand how plant and machinery operate;
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- identify and resolve mechanical or operational issues;




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- work safely around heavy equipment;
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- follow procedures and technical instructions;
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- work effectively as part of a crew; and
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- adapt to changing project and site conditions.
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Key Responsibilities

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Depending on your experience and training, duties may include:

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

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

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- mechanical fitter;
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- diesel mechanic;
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- plant mechanic;
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- heavy vehicle mechanic;
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- mobile plant technician;
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- maintenance fitter;
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- mechanical trades assistant; or
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- mechanically experienced contractor or plant operator.
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Previous HDD experience is not required for candidates with strong mechanical aptitude and the right attitude.

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Essential Requirements

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Applicants must have:

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- a Construction White Card, or be willing to obtain one before commencing;
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- a current unrestricted driver licence;
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- a willingness to obtain an HR truck licence;
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- a willingness and ability to work away from home on projects throughout Australia;
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- flexibility to work project-based rosters and hours;
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- the ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screening;
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- a strong commitment to workplace safety; and
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- the ability to undertake physically demanding work.
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Highly Regarded

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

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

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Successful applicants will demonstrate:

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

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- The opportunity to transition from traditional mechanical or workshop work into a specialised construction industry.
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- Training and development in HDD operations.
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- Exposure to large and specialised drilling equipment.
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- Competitive remuneration based on skills and experience.
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- Varied project-based work throughout Australia.
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- The opportunity to become part of an established national HDD team.
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- Potential career development into plant operation, drilling, tracking, supervision or project support roles.
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📌 Mechanical Tradespeople - Transition into HDD & Civil Construction (Central Coast Council)
🏢 Maxibor Australia Pty
📍 Central Coast Council