We are seeking aGEOTECHNICAL DRILLERS OFFSIDER
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, thisIS NOTa mining job.
There is frequent work away from Perth though.
There will be an initial 3-6 month probation period, this will be on a casual rate.
After probation the position may 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 or hail; you'll be working.
Between drilling jobs there will be yard work, youmust have reliable transportand a valid drivers licence min LR
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.
Valuable clear spoken English
The ability to do online inductions
Offsiding experience will be looked at upon favourably, particularly geotechnical with knowledge of SPT's and core barrel configuration.
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.
This is a long term position, we are after someone that wants to stick around and become a trainee 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.A major part of this role is to drive the water truck, we can't hire you without at least your LR licence.
Please include references with your application and any relevant licences/tickets or proof of suitability for the position.
References will be called before an offer of employment.

📌 Geotechnical Drillers Offsider (Western Australia)
🏢 Western Geotec
📍 Western Australia