Machine Operator / Truck Driver

About the role

Borepoint Drilling & Excavation is looking for a hands-on Machine Operator / Truck Driver to join the field team in Canberra. The role combines driving and taking ownership of one of the trucks with hands-on work across drilling, hydrovac and civil operations. You'll work alongside drilling crews on a variety of projects throughout Canberra and the surrounding region.

Key responsibilities

• Drive and take day-to-day responsibility for your allocated truck
• Keep the truck clean, maintained and ready for work
• Identify basic maintenance issues before they become bigger problems
• Perform hydrovac excavation and operation
• Assist drilling operators and be an active member of the drilling crew
• Set up and pack down equipment and worksites
• Perform general civil and field work
• Work safely around underground services, plant and machinery
• Help the crew wherever required to get the job completed

About you

• Mechanically minded, practical and enjoy working with machinery
• Take ownership of the equipment you operate
• Comfortable working outdoors and getting your hands dirty
• Experience in drilling, hydrovac, civil construction, earthmoving or similar industries is highly regarded
• Heavy vehicle licence required

About us

Borepoint Drilling & Excavation is a small, growing specialist drilling business.