About the role

You’ll be working across Melbourne and regional Victoria, delivering telecommunications infrastructure using directional drilling and civil construction equipment.

Key responsibilities

- Operating Vermeer, Ditch Witch or similar directional drill rigs

- Completing trenchless drilling and underground conduit installations

- Carrying out excavation, trenching, pit installation and reinstatement

- Using DigiTrak, Subsite and other locating systems

- Identifying and safely working around underground services

- Reading construction plans, drawings and utility maps

- Completing pre-starts, risk assessments and project documentation

- Maintaining equipment and keeping worksites secure, clean and organised

- Working with supervisors and project teams to deliver quality projects on time

What We're Looking For

- Experienced, reliable and safety-focused

- Confident operating machinery and working outdoors





- Experienced in civil construction and/or directional drilling

- Able to work independently and as part of a team

- Physically fit and comfortable with hands-on construction work

- Willing to travel across metropolitan and regional Victoria

Essential:

- Current Driver's Licence

- White Card

- First Aid & CPR

- Strong understanding of WHS and safe work practices

Your Experience Will Stand Out If You Have

· MR or HR Licence.

· Directional drilling experience.

· Vermeer or Ditch Witch experience.

· DigiTrak or Subsite locating experience.

· Traffic Control qualifications.

· DBYD and construction drawing experience.

· Asbestos awareness/removal training.

Missing a few tickets? No problem. We’re open to the right person, and training opportunities may be available.

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