Driller Offsider

PTG Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Ongoing development

Collaborative team environment

Competitive hourly rates

Varied projects and environments

Job summary

Mapstone Geotechnical Services is seeking a motivated Driller/Offsider for a full-time role based in Brisbane, with sites at Brendale or Logan Village and travel across Queensland.

You will set up and operate drilling rigs, manage equipment, and ensure safety and compliance with inductions and SWMS. The role requires HR license or willingness to obtain, a White Card, and ability to pass a pre-employment medical.

Qualifications

• Experience in geotechnical and/or sonic drilling.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safety and attention to detail.
• HR driver’s licence or willing to obtain.
• Construction Industry White Card.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to roster across Brisbane sites and remote projects.
• Must pass pre-employment medical.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate drilling rigs and secondary equipment.
• Pulling augers, rods and loading/unloading augers from the feeder mechanism.
• Plan for, maintain and source drilling equipment for investigative work as required.
• Ensure compliance with inductions, SWMS, safety documentation.
• Complete safety documentation and follow safe work practices.
• Follow Quality, OHSE, and company policies.

Skills

Geotechnical drilling

Teamwork

Safety focus

HR licence

White Card

Communication

Flexibility

Pre-employment medical

Job description

Mapstone Geotechnical Services, Groundwave and SJ Drilling are recognised leaders in geotechnical and environmental drilling across Queensland. With over 25 years of industry experience, we leverage advanced techniques and state-of-the-art equipment to deliver high-quality, reliable results.

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Driller and or Offsider to join our expanding team. This full-time position is based in Brisbane, at either Brendale or Logan Village, with travel throughout Queensland.

Key Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate drilling rigs and secondary equipment.
• Pulling augers, rods and loading and unloading augers out of the feeder mechanism of the drill rig;
• Plan for, maintain and source all drilling related equipment to undertake the scope of investigative drilling that the Drilling Manager may require;
• Ensure compliance with site-specific inductions, SWMS, and safety documentation.
• Complete all safety documentation and adhere to safe work practices.
• Follow all Quality, OHSE, and company policies and procedures.

About You

• Previous experience in Geotechnical and or Sonic Drilling
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Have excellent attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Must hold a minimum heavy rigid (HR) driving licence or willing to obtain
• Hold a Construction Industry White Card
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility to work on both Brisbane based sites and remote projects (willingness to work rostered shifts for larger contracts)
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical

What We Offer

• Comprehensiveon-the-job training with industry professionals
• Ongoing training and development
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Competitive hourly rates
• Exposure to a variety of projects and work environments