Horizontal Directional Driller/Tracker

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

At Total Underground Solutions (TUS), it’s more than just a job. We are a family that believes in and supports you as a person. Picture yourself as a valued member of the team, surrounded by people who challenge you to be your best self, want to see you succeed, and inspire you to be extraordinary.

TUS has been in operation for over 27 years, specialising in the electrical distribution sector, providing end to end solutions.

Due to substantial growth, we are adding Horizontal Directional Drill team members to our company.  We are looking for drillers & drill trackers with a minimum of 4 years’ experience. The successful applicants will ideally have experience working on a TRACTO Grundodrill 18 ACS or a Ditch Witch JTAT30 Directional Drill, experience locating/tracking with a DCi Falcon F5 would also be highly regarded

The Opportunity

The role of a Drill Operator/Tracker is to carry out installation of underground infrastructure and other construction activities, maintenance activities or any other activities as required and as directed throughout the projects. It is important that you carry out and complete work of high quality, on-time and with no re-work required.  You may also be called upon to carry out duties of a Civil Worker or Crew Leader related to civil works.

It is a role that requires specific VESI accredited training and an ESI Worker Card.  ESI Worker competencies for the Victorian Electrical Distribution Network (VEDN) would be highly regarded. Successful applicants must have a Heavy Rigid and HC Vehicle licence, knowledge & experience working within road reserves, the ability to work well within a team and take pride in their work.

Day to day activities include:

• General Truck Driving

• Drilling

• Drill Tracking

• Asset Location

• Dial before you Dig Planning and interpretation

• Working around live assets and mains

• Excavator operations

• General equipment maintenance & cleaning

Here’s what we are looking for…

A team orientated person with a passion for quality and safety and an excellent work ethic.

In addition, we require:

·       HR and HC Truck Licence

·       Manual Vehicle Licence

·       Construction Industry Induction Card (White Card)

·       VEDN accreditation / ESI Worker Card / JEN Network inducted / CitiPower Inducted (desirable/not mandatory)

·       Machine operator tickets (desirable/not mandatory)

·       Minimum 4 years experience

·       TRACTO Grundodrill 18 ACS or a Ditch Witch JTAT30 Directional Drill experience

·       experience locating/tracking with a DCi Falcon F5

About TUS

 Each person at TUS is empowered to make good decisions to look after each other as family, be accountable to each other, and always operate safely. We are dedicated and passionate about doing our best and committed to doing it once and doing it right. This is seen every day on the projects and in the offices – it’s what makes us so different from everyone one else and a great place to work.

How to Apply

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TUS is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity. We appreciate the benefits of a diverse workforce and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and female candidates to apply.