HDD Driller New
- Operate HDD equipment for underground installation works
- Work alongside a crew to install fibre optic cables and conduits
- Ensure safety and compliance with existing underground services
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 new 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 0439 074 491 or email jacky.mason@hudson.com OR Tracey Reimers 0419 929 487 or email tracey.reimers@hudson.com
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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
jacky.mason@hudson.com
Reference number: 250641
Profession:Construction & PropertyPlant & Machinery Operators
Company: Hudson
Date posted: 20th Oct, 2026
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