21st July, 2026

GEOTECHNICAL DRILLER

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're collecting data that engineers, geologists, project managers rely on to make critical decisions. The right contractor will recognise that. We'll make sure you find them.

What this role can lead to
Long-term placement with an established Sydney geotech contractor
Exposure to wide-ranging project types including infrastructure, civil, 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, 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
Wide-ranging 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, field documentation
Safety-first approach, ability to work autonomously on site
Able to pass a pre-employment medical + Drug & Alcohol test

Highly regarded
Certificate II or III in Drilling Operations
Experience with auger, mud rotary, sonic drilling

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