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Our 10,000+ team works in every kind of weather and environment, creating, connecting, and caring for communities across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.\nWhat’s on offer?\nWe wish to complement our existing team with experienced Horizontal Directional Drill Operators for our Water/Civil Projects within our Fulton Hogan Trenchless Technologies business. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to drive your career further, and gain industry relevant experience, with on-the-job skill development/coaching offered throughout. 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Apply now to learn more about the applicable hourly rate and allowances.\nLooking for a company that places people at the heart of everything? Our Living Safely culture ensures that we care for ourselves, each other and the communities that we work in.\nKeen to progress your career? We invest in our people’s career development and provide pathways in the form of apprenticeships, traineeships, or certificate(s) opportunities. If additional tickets and licenses are required, we can help with that too.\nLooking to enhance your wellbeing? We offer benefits, including corporate health and fitness programs, health insurance discounts, personal banking support, a range of retailer discounts, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (including your immediate family).\nWant to help us better the communities we live and work in? 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