Rig Hand - Michels Trenchless Pty. Ltd.

Michels Trenchless Pty. Ltd. is part of the Michels Family of Companies, a global leader in energy and infrastructure construction. Michels has become a world leader in HDD by designing, building and mastering the use of powerful rigs and completing record breaking HDD projects. Our team has a world-class resume of successful projects and an eagerness to build our reputation and our team within Australia. Our people deliver consistent quality, safety, and performance. Do you? Our work improves lives. Find out how a career with Michels Trenchless can change yours.

As a Rig Hand, your key responsibility will be to work on Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) projects usually working in utility capacity, by transferring from one task to another where demands require worker with varied mid-level HDD experience to work under minimal supervision. Critical for success are the abilities to be a team player and to remain active and engaged in all work activities.

Why Michels Trenchless?

• We value and care about our people and their families, providing development opportunities and competitive benefits.
• We share experience and insights to develop industry leaders
• We will never ask you to prioritise speed ahead of safety
• We expand the limits of and are a world leader in trenchless construction
• We are family owned and operated, guided by our core values

Why you?

• You want to take the lead with evolving technology
• You like to know your contributions are building a better future
• You are reliable, self-motivated, and goal oriented
• You enjoy knowing the best work requires a total team effort
• You understand the immense responsibility and importance of safety

What it takes:

• Ability to pass a comprehensive pre-employment drug and alcohol screen and police check.
• Certificates in Drilling (or ability to obtain)
• Must be eligible to work in Australia
• Australian Construction Induction Card (or ability to obtain)
• Additional licencing such as excavator, forklift, heavy truck, etc. (desired)
• High School Certificate ad 1-3 years of experience working on or around HDD rigs, or similar experience

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people.