Horizontal Directional Drillers

The Role 

Genus Infrastructure are seeking experienced and skilled individuals to join our team as a Horizontal Directional Driller. If you are passionate about underground utility installation and have expertise in directional drilling and locating, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career and make a significant impact in our industry.

• Operate and maintain Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) equipment to install underground utilities, such as telecommunications, water, gas, and power lines.
• Ability to read dial-before-you-dig maps to locate services. 
• Conduct pre-drill site surveys, including utility locates and mark outs.
• Collaborate with Project Managers & Supervisors to plan and execute directional drilling projects efficiently and safely.
• Monitor drilling operations, including the tracking of depth, alignment, and other drilling parameters.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and regulations throughout the drilling processes.
• Maintain accurate records of drilling activities, including daily reports, job site documentation, and as-built drawings
• Perth metropolitan based with occasional regional work
• Large pipeline of work, currently scheduled into 2027

Essential Skills/Requirements:

• 2 years+ Industry experience
• HR driver's licence
• Excavator operator ticket
• Construction Induction (Blue/White Card)
• A pro-active view to OH&S
• Ability to read and interpret site plans & DBYD drawings
• Collaborate with a diverse range of professionals on-site to achieve project goals
• Ensure all work complies with industry standards and client requirements

Desirable Skills:

• Western Power Network Access Card (NAC)
• First Aid & CPR
• Cert III in Trenchless Technology
• Basic Worksite Traffic Management (RIIWHS302E & RIICOM201E)

The Business

Genus Infrastructure Pty Ltd (GNI) are specialists in delivering end to end innovative solutions in multiple sectors across Australia. Specialising in Transmission, Distribution, Substation, Communications & Renewable Energy; as a subsidiary of the GenusPlus Group (ASX: GNP). Genus Infrastructure are focused on our core values which include Innovation, Mateship, Safety, Integrity and Collaboration. 

Successful applicants will be required to pass functional and medical screening including a drugs and alcohol screen.

If you are driven, confident, have the required experience and would like to work with a growth industry leader, we encourage you to apply now.

*Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted**