Drillers Offsider

Full-Time | Townsville, QLD

Start Your Career in Drilling – No Experience Required

Looking for a career that's hands-on, challenging and takes you places? Legion Drilling is looking for an Entry-Level Driller's Offsider to join our growing team. You don't need previous drilling experience. We're looking for someone who is hands-on, mechanically minded, reliable and willing to learn. If you enjoy working with machinery, being outdoors and aren't afraid of hard work, we'll provide the training and experience to help you build a long-term career in drilling. This is an opportunity to get your foot in the door of the drilling industry and work your way towards becoming a qualified Driller.

About Legion Drilling

Legion Drilling is a specialist Environmental, Geotechnical and Sonic drilling contractor operating across Australia. Our work takes us from metropolitan construction sites to remote locations around the country. No two jobs are the same, and you'll have the opportunity to work with experienced drillers while learning the trade from the ground up.

The Role

As a Driller's Offsider, you'll work alongside our experienced drilling crews and learn all aspects of drilling operations. Your day-to-day work will include:

• Assisting the Driller with drilling operations
• Setting up and packing down drilling equipment
• Handling drilling rods, tools and equipment
• Operating and maintaining equipment under supervision
• General manual and labouring duties
• Assisting with site preparation and clean-up
• Learning how drilling rigs and associated machinery operate
• Following safety procedures and site requirements
• Working as part of a small, tight-knit crew

This is a hands-on role. You'll be working outdoors, getting your hands dirty and learning something new every day.

What We're Looking For

You don't need drilling experience – we're more interested in your attitude and potential. We're looking for someone who:

• Is mechanically minded and enjoys working with machinery
• Is practical and hands-on
• Has a strong work ethic and isn't afraid of physical work
• Is reliable, punctual and takes pride in their work
• Is comfortable working long days when required
• Is prepared to travel regularly for work

Previous experience in construction, mechanical work, machinery, landscaping, farming, trades or similar hands-on industries would be an advantage, but is not essential.

What We Offer

This isn't just a labouring job – it's the start of a career. At Legion Drilling, we invest heavily in our people and provide a structured pathway for the right person to progress from Offsider through to Driller. You'll have the opportunity to:

• Receive extensive on-the-job training
• Develop practical mechanical and drilling skills
• Work towards nationally recognised drilling qualifications
• Travel and work across Australia

Essential Requirements

• Australian working rights
• Current driver's licence
• Willing and able to travel regularly, including extended periods away from home
• Willing to work long days and flexible rosters
• Willing to complete a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Willing to obtain HR Licence

Ready to Start Your Career?

If you're looking for more than just another labouring job and want to build a genuine career in drilling, we'd like to hear from you. Apply through Seek with your Resume and Cover Letter.

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