At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate drill rigs for geotechnical site investigations and collect vital data.
- Company: Established Sydney geotech contractor with a focus on quality work.
- Benefits: Competitive day rates, permanent role, and varied project work.
- Other info: Opportunities for senior roles and professional growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make an impact on critical infrastructure projects.
- Qualifications: 2 years’ experience in geotechnical drilling and MR Class Licence required.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
GEOTECHNICAL DRILLER
Geotechnical Driller role based in Sydney.
Looking for a Geotech Driller who knows their way around a site investigation and takes pride in quality work.
This is a permanent, residential role based out of Sydney.
Geotechnical drilling is technical, skilled work. You will collect data that engineers, geologists, and project managers rely on to make critical decisions.
- What this role can lead to
- Long‑term placement with an established Sydney geotech contractor
- Exposure to varied project types including infrastructure, civil, and environmental
- Senior driller or supervisory progression for the right candidate
- What you'll be doing
- Operating drill rigs for geotechnical site investigations across Greater Sydney
- SPT, thin‑wall sampling, rock coring, standpipe installation
- Managing rig set‑up, pack‑down, daily maintenance
- Collecting, labelling, logging soil and rock samples to specification
- Completing field logs, pre‑starts, site safety documentation
- Coordinating with site engineers and geologists on sampling requirements
- Supervising offsiders where applicable
- What you'll get
- Competitive day rates matched to your experience
- Permanent residential role, home every night
- Varied project work across Greater Sydney
- A recruiter who screens properly and backs you through the placement
- What you'll need
- Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in geotechnical drilling
- Manual MR Class Licence
- Solid understanding of sampling techniques and field documentation
- Safety‑first approach, ability to work autonomously on site
- Able to pass a pre‑employment medical and Drug & Alcohol test
- Highly regarded
- Certificate II or III in Drilling Operations
- Experience with auger, mud rotary, or sonic drilling
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