Job Description

Location: Eagle Farm head office – various areas in Brisbane

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Your new company Hays has partnered with a public sector entity that manages the maintenance and upgrades of Brisbane roads. Our client is looking for a Field/ Laboratory technician to join the Laboratory Services team to deliver key projects on an ongoing basis.

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As a Field and Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible for a variety of testing and sampling tasks. The main objective is to investigate and report on road conditions. Investigations use 30 kg jackhammers, drill rigs and other heavy equipment.

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Your role will involve

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- Laboratory Testing: Preparing and testing soil samples, conducting particle size analysis, plasticity testing, and soil strength testing. Accurate weighing, measuring, and data entry are essential.
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- Field Testing: Sampling and testing concrete, performing field density testing with a nuclear gauge (licence required), and conducting heavy lifting.
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- Drilling: Sampling soil using a truck-mounted drill rig, operating a 35kg jackhammer, and recording data.
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- Coring:



Performing asphalt coring on live roads, using drills and core bits, and logging samples.
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What you'll need to succeed

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- Motivated, reliable, and physically fit
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- Attention to detail and positive situational awareness
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- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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- C Class Licence mandatory: own transport preferred; MR or HR licence (or higher) desirable
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- No experience necessary – full training provided, but any experience is highly regarded.
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- Availability to work 6 days a week, including day and night shifts (Sunday to Friday)
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- Ability to complete CHC and Drug & Alcohol checks.
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What you get in return

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- Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects
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- Comprehensive training and development
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- Competitive rate and benefits packagePotential for career progression and professional growth
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LHS 297508 #3007053 - Challyn Tehuia

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📌 Field and Laboratory Technician (Queensland)
🏢 Rashi Joshi
📍 Queensland