Job Description

Horizontal Directional Driller / Tracker

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ROC Communications is seeking an experienced Horizontal Directional Driller / Tracker to lead or assist HDD crews in delivering major telecommunications and civil infrastructure projects across Victoria and NSW.

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Based from our new Melbourne facility in Laverton North, you will play a key role in the safe and efficient delivery of HDD works across metro and regional projects. Depending on your experience, there is an opportunity to step into a Team Leader position immediately or develop into the role as you grow with the business.

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Operate Vermeer and/or Ditch Witch drilling rigs

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Track drill heads and maintain accurate bore alignment

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Undertake service locating and accurately interpret underground asset information

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Read and interpret construction drawings and Dial Before You Dig (DBYD) plans

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Ensure works are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with project specifications, quality standards, and timelines

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Complete daily reporting and site documentation

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Work across metro and regional sites and travel as required

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Work varied shifts, including night works with notice

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Lead, mentor and coordinate directional drilling crews on telecommunications and civil infrastructure projects

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Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

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Ensure equipment maintenance and readiness

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Liaise with Supervisors, Project Managers and clients

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About you

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Proven experience in horizontal directional drilling (HDD)



within telecommunications and/or civil construction, ideally on carrier / Tier 1 infrastructure projects

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Hands‐on experience operating Vermeer and/or Ditch Witch drilling rigs

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Demonstrated tracking experience and ability to maintain accurate bore alignment

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Experience undertaking service locating and interpreting underground asset information

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Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and Dial Before You Dig (DBYD) plans

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Reliable, self‐motivated and capable of working effectively in a fast‐paced environment

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Strong focus on safety, quality, and accountability

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For Team Leader applicants, demonstrated experience leading and mentoring crews in the field

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HR or MR Truck Licence (HC highly regarded)

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White Card (Construction Induction)

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First Aid

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About us

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ROC Communications is an established telecommunications and civil infrastructure contractor delivering large‐scale fibre, network and utility projects throughout Australia. With a growing Victorian presence and a recent operations facility in Laverton North, we offer long‐term career opportunities, a strong project pipeline of secured work, and a supportive team culture.

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Stable, long‐term work with a growing national contractor

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Career progression into a Team Leader position

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Variety of metro and regional projects

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Supportive team environment

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Competitive hourly rates + penalty rates + regular overtime

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Full uniforms and PPE supplied

📌 Horizontal Directional Driller / Tracker (Victoria)
🏢 ROC Communications
📍 Victoria