Immediate Start

We are seeking a GEOTECHNICAL DRILLERS OFFSIDER that will be keen to progress into a trainee driller, building a long term career as a senior geotechnical drillers.

This is geotechnical drilling, (not exploration or blast hole.) It's not FIFO or DIDO, the jobs vary in length and location. There is no set roster, this IS NOT a mining job.

There will be an initial 3-6 month probation period, this will be on a casual rate. After probation the position will become permanent full time position with penalty rates, overtime and leave.

The job will require heavy lifting and repeated manual handling for most of the day. You will be working out in the elements, hold, cold, rain, etc, unless there's lightening you'll be working.

Between drilling jobs there will be yard work, you must have reliable transport.

MAIN DUTIES

listen to and follow guidance of the driller

pre-start of rigs at start of day and clean and maintain rigs at the end of the job

manual handling to load and unload equipment from vehicles

setting up and packing down site

operating of water truck, fill up at standpipe or water source

use initiative to work independently while the driller does his job.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Minimum LR drivers license essential must have. HR desirable

Ability to be on your feet and doing manual handling all day

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to work under pressure, and occasionally work unsupervised.

YOU

Ideally you will be safety focused, be able to go lengths of time without needing to stop and sit (between smoko and lunch breaks.) You will work well under pressure, in noisy environments with uneven, slippery, ground, always outdoors, you will take instruction and constructive criticism on board and learn from the feedback.

You are fit and strong, or you want to be. This is a long term position, we are after someone that wants to stay with us for many years and ultimately become a driller

You will be required to do a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol. And be able to provide a police clearance for some mine site work.

You must have a minimum of an LR drivers licence.