Geotechnical Drillers Offsider Western Geotec Pty Ltd View all jobs Jandakot, Perth WA Labourers (Trades & Services) Casual/Vacation $38.50 $45 per hour We are seeking a GEOTECHNICAL DRILLERS OFFSIDER and geotechnical drillers. This is geotechnical drilling, (not exploration or blast hole.) It''s not FIFO or DIDO, the jobs vary in length and location. There is no set roster, this IS NOT a mining job. There will be an initial 6 month probation period, this will be on a casual rate. After probation the position may become permanent full time position with penalty rates, overtime and leave. The job will require heavy lifting and repeated manual handling for most of the day. You will be working out in the elements, hold, cold, rain, etc, unless there''s lightening you''ll be working. Between drilling jobs there will be yard work, you must have reliable transport and a valid drivers licence. MAIN DUTIES listen to and follow guidance of the driller pre-start of rigs at start of day and clean and maintain rigs at the end of the job manual handling to load and unload equipment from vehicles setting up and packing down site operating of water truck, fill up at standpipe or water source use initiative to work independently while the driller does his job. SKILLS/EXPERIENCE Minimum LR drivers license essential must have. HR desirable Ability to be on your feet and doing manual handling all day Mechanical aptitude Ability to work under pressure, and occasionally work unsupervised. Good clear spoken English The ability to do online inductions YOU Ideally you will be safety focused, be able to go lengths of time without needing to stop and sit (between smoko and lunch breaks.) You will work well under pressure, in noisy environments with uneven, slippery, ground, always outdoors, you will take instruction and constructive criticism on board and learn from the feedback. You are fit and strong, or you want to be. This is a long term position, we are after someone that wants to stick around. You will be required to do a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol. And be able to provide a police clearance for some mine site work. You must have a minimum of an LR drivers licence. There is no point applying for this role if you do not have your manual truck licence and experience actually driving a truck A major part of this role is to drive the water truck, we can''t hire you without at least your LR licence. I am not interested if you will get it, can get it, or are willing to get it if hired, I need you to have it now. Please include references with your application and any relevant licences/tickets or proof of suitability for the
Job Title
Assistant Driller