About Rapid Geo
Rapid Geo Pty Ltd is a fast-growing engineering consultancy with three technical departments: Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Construction Materials Testing (CMT).

Our Construction Materials Testing Laboratory (RG-CMTL) is a NATA-accredited facility, proudly NSW-owned and located in Smeaton Grange, NSW. The laboratory is growing quickly, which creates opportunities to advance within both the lab and the wider company.

Our Culture
We pride ourselves on a positive working culture and a clear vision, mission and goals. We are a truly multicultural team with a merit-based approach: people are recognised and rewarded for their performance and talent, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, age or background.

The Role: CMT Field Technician
We’re looking for a motivated, self-driven and experienced Field Technician who is comfortable with computers. You’ll be involved in every stage of the RG-CMTL’s work, from field operations through to laboratory testing and project management.

Benefits

- Full-time, permanent position

- Above-market salary of $80,000–$90,000 + super, depending on experience

- Company car, including fuel and tolls

- Laptop, tools and phone allowance

- Clear pathways for career progression

Essential Requirements

- Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or a visa with full, unrestricted work rights (sorry, we cannot consider student visa holders)

- Diploma or higher in Civil Engineering, Laboratory Technology or a related discipline

- At least 1 to 2 years’ CMT experience covering both field and laboratory work (NSW experience preferred)

- Current NSW EPA Radiation User Licence,



with proven experience operating Nuclear Density Gauges

- Working knowledge of the relevant Australian Standards, including compaction, CBR and concrete testing

- Current Australian driver’s licence and ability to drive a manual vehicle (company vehicle provided)

- General Construction Induction Card (White Card)

- Able to meet the physical demands of the role: lifting up to 20–25 kg, being on your feet all day, working on uneven ground and outdoors in all weather

- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including customer service

- Solid work ethic and the ability to work well in a team

- Computer literate, with at least Word, Excel and web browsers

Duties and Responsibilities

- Conduct field density testing using a Nuclear Density Gauge

- Sample and test soils, aggregates and concrete in the field and laboratory, in line with Australian Standards and our procedures

- Prepare, handle and process samples for testing

- Record, analyse and maintain accurate field and laboratory test data and records

- Operate, maintain and calibrate field and laboratory equipment to meet quality requirements

- Assist with interpreting and reporting test results

- Monitor testing activities for compliance with technical specifications, quality standards and NATA requirements

- Help coordinate field and laboratory activities so testing is completed on time

- Keep the field and laboratory work areas safe, clean and organised

Desirable

- Experience with the NATA accreditation process

- Experience with internal audits and internal calibrations

- Experience managing and delivering your own projects independently

- Confined Space certificate

- Rail Industry Worker (RIW) card

📌 Field Technician (Construction Materials Testing - CMT) (Smeaton Grange)
🏢 Rapid Geo
📍 Smeaton Grange