Drillers Offsider – Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)
Location
: Perth Metro
Rate
: $41.25 – $50 per hour + penalties
Roster
: Monday to Friday, with Saturday work available
Type
: Temp to Perm
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and reliable Drillers Offsider
to support a Horizontal Directional Drilling crew operating across the Perth metro area. You'll be working alongside experienced drillers on long-term civil and utility installation projects, with ongoing work for the next 10+ years. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow in the HDD space with the potential to move into a permanent role.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the operation of Ditch Witch JT10, JT2020, or Vermeer HDD rigs
- Support utility service installation projects across civil sites
- Perform general labouring tasks, site setup/pack down, and trench support
- Load/unload tooling and drill rods safely
- Monitor and support drill head tracking and locating where required
- Maintain a clean and safe worksite environment
- Assist with basic maintenance of drill rigs and machinery
- Previous experience working as an offsider or labourer on HDD rigs
- Exposure to JT10, JT2020, or Vermeer rigs (highly desirable)
- Familiar with working around utility services and civil construction environments
- Excavator ticket (highly regarded)
- Physically fit and capable of handling labour-intensive tasks
- Hold a White Card and valid HR, HC or MC licence (preferred)
- Able to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol test
- Willing to provide or obtain a National Police Clearance
- Full Australian working rights required