Job Description
Mechanical Tradespeople – Transition into HDD & Civil Construction
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Maxibor Australia Pty Limited – Brisbane QLD
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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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strong 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 prospect 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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If you are mechanically minded, ready for a change and willing to work away on projects throughout Australia, we would like to hear from you.
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📌 Mechanical Tradespeople - Transition Into Hdd & Civil Construction (Queensland)
🏢 Maxibor Australia Pty
📍 Queensland