Work alongside an experienced crew Work vehicle provided for site travel Underground fibre optic and electrical infrastructure projects We're looking for an experienced Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) operator to join a site crew installing underground cables and fibre optic infrastructure across Perth and surrounding areas.
You'll work alongside a Crew Lead and other operators to deliver safe, quality underground installation works.
Key responsibilities Operate HDD equipment, including locating and tracking systems Install underground fibre optic cables, conduits and other services Work across current subdivisions and established areas with existing underground services Read plans and DBYD information to identify and protect existing assets Assist with trenching, potholing, cable laying and reinstatement works Complete pre-starts, safety documentation and equipment checks Skills and Experience: Minimum 4 years' relevant HDD experience in the Australian electrical or civil construction industry Proven horizontal directional drilling, locating and tracking experience Underground fibre optics or telecommunications experience highly regarded Ability to read plans and work safely around existing underground services Current MR or HR driver's licence Reliable, safety-focused and comfortable with hands-on site work Licences and qualifications: WA White Card First Aid and CPR accreditation recognised in WA Relevant machine operating tickets (LB, LE, LL)



Verified competency in HDD operations Relevant industry inductions and access training HC/MC licence, traffic management, cable laying or pit and pipe experience advantageous Apply now or for a confidential discussion, call Jacky Mason (National Principal Consultant) on ************ or email ****** OR Tracey Reimers ************ or email ****** Diversity, Equity Inclusion at Hudson Hudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—because when different voices come together, amazing things happen.
Casual Loading Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading.
This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.
Due to current Victorian labour hire licence restrictions, Hudson is not advertising, offering or accepting applications for contract, temporary or labour hire roles that are based in Victoria or otherwise connected to Victoria.
This includes contract, temporary or labour hire roles where the candidate resides in Victoria, even if the role is based in another state.
These restrictions do not apply to permanent or fixed term employment opportunities.
Consultant ****** Reference number: ****** Profession:Construction PropertyPlant Machinery Operators Company: Hudson Date posted: 20th Oct, ****

📌 Hdd Driller (Western Australia)
🏢 Hudson Rpo
📍 Western Australia