HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLERS

The Business

Genus Infrastructure is a diverse business offering turnkey solutions in engineering, procurement, installation, commissioning & maintenance of electrical, communications, water & gas utilities. Our expertise extends to all associated disciplines including trenching, horizontal directional drilling, cable & conduit installation, full end to end design and network installation, jointing and splicing providing a complete inhouse solution of all underground utility installations.

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 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 2026

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)

This is a great opportunity for you to further progress your career as training and development will be provided with opportunities for promotion to various roles throughout the company.

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.