Join the QPS Ground Engineering Team

Brisbane & South-East Queensland

? Competitive CFMEU EBA hourly rates + Site, Height & Travel Allowances

We're Looking for an Experienced Drill Rig Operator

QPS Ground Engineering Services is looking for an experienced Drill Rig Operator to join our growing team. If you're a reliable operator who takes pride in producing high-quality work and enjoys working on a variety of construction, civil and ground engineering projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Working under a Civil Construction CFMEU Enterprise Agreement, you'll enjoy excellent pay and conditions, weekly pay, overtime opportunities, and the prospect to travel and work away on projects throughout South-East Queensland and across Australia.

About QPS Ground Engineering Services

QPS Ground Engineering Services (QPS) is an industry leader in specialist ground engineering, delivering high-quality solutions across South-East Queensland, Australia and Papua New Guinea. Our expertise includes rock anchoring, soil nailing, pressure grouting, micropiling, shotcrete and custom steel fabrication for a wide range of civil and construction projects.

At QPS, we pride ourselves on our strong team culture, commitment to safety and delivering quality outcomes for our clients.

About the Role

- Operate drill rigs safely and efficiently on construction, civil and ground engineering projects.
- Carry out drilling for rock anchors, soil nails, micropiles, ground improvement and other specialist drilling applications.
- Read and follow engineering drawings, drilling plans and project specifications.




- Perform pre-start inspections and basic servicing of drill rigs and associated equipment.
- Monitor drilling performance and adjust operating techniques to suit varying ground conditions.
- Complete daily maintenance, housekeeping and equipment checks.
- Work closely with supervisors and site crews to achieve daily production targets.
- Follow all site safety procedures, risk assessments and environmental requirements.
- Identify equipment faults or maintenance requirements and report them promptly.
- Assist with general construction and labouring duties as required.

Skills & Experience To be successful in this role, you'll have:

- Previous experience operating drill rig equipment on construction, civil or mining sites.
- Experience working with Boart Longyear, Hutte, Soilmec and/or Comacchio drill rigs preferred but not essential.
- A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
- The ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and work instructions.
- A current White Card (essential).
- The ability to work as part of a team and travel when required.
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic.

What We Offer

- Competitive hourly rates
- Daily site, height and travel allowances
- Weekly pay
- Regular overtime and weekend work available
- Employment under a Civil & Construction CFMEU Enterprise Agreement
- Access to redundancy fund, income protection and worker training fund
- Uniforms and PPE supplied
- Opportunities to travel and work away across Australia
- A supportive, team-focused culture
- Long-term career development with a growing company

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