Horizontal Directional Drillers

Core Talent is a specialist recruitment consultancy covering Engineering, Rail, Mining, Construction, and Manufacturing across Australia.

Our client is a well-established civil and infrastructure contractor specialising in underground utility installations across Western Australia. With a strong pipeline of metropolitan projects and a reputation for delivering high-quality trenchless and civil construction solutions, they are seeking experienced Horizontal Directional Drillers and Driller Offsiders to join their growing team.

You will work on a variety of underground infrastructure projects across the Perth metropolitan area, including major utility and CBD works. There are opportunities for full-time permanent opportunity offering excellent rates, penalties, incentives and long-term job security.

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rates + penalties + incentives
• Consistent Perth metro work
• Immediate start available
• Supportive team environment
• Long-term career stability with a growing contractor
• Diverse underground utility and infrastructure projects

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Horizontal Directional Drilling
• Current unrestricted MR Licence (minimum requirement)
• Construction White Card
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Ability to interpret and understand DBYD plans
• Excavator operating experience/tickets
• Experience with vacuum excavation

Highly Regarded

• HR Driver's Licence
• Traffic Management tickets
• Western Power Network Access (NAC)
• CPR certification
• Experience working around live services and underground utilities

If you are an experienced HDD Operator or Driller Offsider looking for a stable long-term opportunity with a respected contractor, apply now or contact Ash for more information.

Consultant

aisling.boland@coretalent.com.au

Reference number: BH-26891
Profession:MiningMining – drill & blast

Company: Core Talent
Date posted: 18th Jun, 2026