Grid Drilling is an established water boring and diamond drilling company based near Bundaberg. Our scope of work sees us operating mostly within Central Queensland. We actively undertake as much relevant training as possible and endeavour to upskill our workforce to the benefit of all stakeholders.
We support the local community where we are contracted by using local businesses and services as much as possible. We use comprehensive workplace health and safety systems.
Why Join Us?
Our small but dedicated team enjoy:
- Attractive, fortnightly remuneration relevant to experience and ability.
- Roster will be flexible, generally 2/1 , though this will be negotiated.
- Full accommodation is supplied when working away from home.
- Working with well-maintained equipment.
About the Role
We currently have a vacancy for a Drillers Offsider to join our team. In this role you will work in a safe and professional manner always alert to the possible hazards found in an active worksite. While we prefer experience it is not necessary, the ability to follow instruction and the interest to learn is a requirement.
Your daily duties will include but not limited to:
- Provide ongoing support as a part of the drill team
- Setting up and tearing down the drilling equipment
- Moving between drill sites, assisting the driller
- Collecting and presenting the sample as per the clients' direction
- Clean,
perform pre-starts and minor servicing of equipment
- Perform maintenance work on Rig and Ancillary equipment within your capabilities
- Rod handling and drill rig assistance
- Preparation and cleaning of gear before and after mobilisation.
About You
Working in a drilling team is a varied, interesting andrewarding career. A constant awareness of protected working practice is necessary. You must enjoy working outdoors, using your initiative and have a determination and resilience not required in most jobs.
The job requirements are:
- Full Australian work rights
- MR truck licence or higher
- First Aid certificate and current police check
- Have no issues with random drug and alcohol testing
- The ability to live and work in a safe and productive manner
- Understand the need for adherence to all WHS guidelines and site requirements
- Local to the general area - central Queensland.
- Function as a team player at all times
- To enjoy an outdoor lifestyle
- Be fit and healthy as the job can be demanding with long hours
- Have a good work ethic and capable of hard work
- Some mechanical knowledge is an advantage.
Grid Drilling is an equal opportunity employer paying above award wages for our employees and with anexcellent safety record. We have full insurance and are compliant with all WorkSafe Australia requirements.