Driller / Assistant — Local Cairns Field Roles

seek.com.au; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A Cairns-based company is seeking a Driller (or Driller's Assistant) to join their small, family-owned business, with work in and around Cairns on weekdays and occasional weekends.

The role requires physical fitness, ability to work outdoors in heat or wet conditions, and a current White Card with MR/LR (or HR preferred). Training and progression are possible while contributing to safe, efficient job sites.

Qualifications

• Holds or can obtain a current White Card (General Construction Induction).
• Current HR Licence preferred or MR/LR Licence minimum.
• Satisfactory pre-employment medical and a negative drug/alcohol test.
• Ability to work outdoors in hot/wet conditions and travel to remote sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Drill and assist with drilling operations for power network sites.
• Work in Cairns area, with occasional remote site travel; accommodation and meals covered when away.
• Maintain safety-first practices and teamwork; meet deadlines and plan ahead.
• Be able to work up to 12 hours a day starting at 6:00am.

Skills

Safety-first mindset

Initiative

Punctuality

Team player

Education

White Card (GC Induction)

HR Licence preferred

MR/LR Licence minimum

Job description

A Cairns-based company is seeking a Driller (or Driller's Assistant) to join their small, family-owned business, with work in and around Cairns on weekdays and occasional weekends.

The role requires physical fitness, ability to work outdoors in heat or wet conditions, and a current White Card with MR/LR (or HR preferred). Training and progression are possible while contributing to safe, efficient job sites.