Job Description

GEOTECHNICAL DRILLER n

Geotechnical Driller role based in Sydney. 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.

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Geotechnical drilling is technical, skilled work. You will collect data that engineers, geologists, and project managers rely on to make critical decisions.

What this role can lead to n

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- Long‑term placement with an established Sydney geotech contractor
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- Exposure to wide-ranging project types including infrastructure, civil, and environmental
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- Senior driller or supervisory progression for the right candidate
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What you'll be doing nn
- Operating drill rigs for geotechnical site investigations across Greater Sydney
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- SPT, thin‑wall sampling, rock coring, standpipe installation
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- Managing rig set‑up, pack‑down, daily maintenance
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- Collecting, labelling, logging soil and rock samples to specification
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- Completing field logs, pre‑starts, site safety documentation
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- Coordinating with site engineers and geologists on sampling requirements
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- Supervising offsiders where applicable
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What you'll get nn
- Competitive day rates matched to your experience
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- Permanent residential role, home every night
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- Varied project work across Greater Sydney
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- A recruiter who screens properly and backs you through the placement
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What you'll need nn
- Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
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- Minimum 2 years’ experience in geotechnical drilling
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- Manual MR Class Licence
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- Solid understanding of sampling techniques and field documentation
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- Safety‑first approach, ability to work autonomously on site
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- Able to pass a pre‑employment medical and Drug & Alcohol test
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Highly regarded nn
- Certificate II or III in Drilling Operations
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- Experience with auger, mud rotary, or sonic drilling
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📌 GEOTECHNICAL DRILLER (Sydney)
🏢 Downhole Recruitment
📍 Sydney