Horizontal Directional Driller

Perth metro

Company: Benang

Salary: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour

About us:

Ergon is a dynamic staffing services provider dedicated to matching companies with the ideal talent for their needs. We are passionate about fostering enduring relationships between candidates and businesses. Our expertise lies in supplying skilled tradespeople for the infrastructure and mining sectors.

Our client:

Benang is an infrastructure services provider dedicated to sustainable solutions in the Utilities, Construction, Mining, and Resources sectors. Our company is committed to delivering value to our clients and the communities in which we operate. With a strong focus on the utilities industry, Benang continues to grow, offering our team opportunities to advance their careers in the construction industry. We provide various traineeships and apprenticeships to support both team and individual development.

We are expanding our power team to meet growing demand and are looking for skilled drillers (HDD) to join our team.

Key requirements:

• Experience with and JT32, JT20, JT9, and Digitrak Falcon systems.
• Ability to lead a drill team.
• Ability to set up drills, plan bore paths, and mix drill mud.
• Install electrical infrastructure to Western Power standards.
• Operate vacuum trucks and read BYD plans.
• Complete construction paperwork (JHA’s, dig permits, pre-starts, borelogs).

 

Must have:

• Truck Licence (MR to HC).
• Current First Aid Certificate and CPR.
• Construction blue/white card.
• Western Power Cable Laying Ticket (highly regarded).

 

Advantages:

• Cert III in Trenchless Technology or Civil Construction.
• Excavator ticket, Quick Cut Saw, and other relevant plant tickets.
• Traffic Management BWTM/TC.
• Western Power specific inductions and qualifications (e.g. substation entry, RIC, Cable laying etc).

 

Why Join Us?

 

• Competitive rate with opportunities to grow your career in HDD industry.
• Permanent roles with overtime opportunity.

 

Location:

Our main depot is in Bibra Lake, with long term HDD project north of the river. Opportunities are also available for candidates living south of the river.

Apply Now:
Be part of a dynamic team and contribute to essential infrastructure projects. Visit Benang to learn more.

To apply please submit a current resume. Applications close by COB, 8 May 2025.

 

For any further inquiries regarding the role please email our recruitment specialist Lana Utjesinovic lana@ergon.net.au or if preferable do not hesitate to call on 0430 017 789.

 

Ergon is an equal opportunity employer. Ergon welcomes and encourages women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people with diverse backgrounds to apply.