Field & Laboratory Soil Technician

Compaction and Soil Testing Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company vehicle

Ongoing training and career dev

Supportive team environment

Involvement in major projects

Job summary

Compaction and Soil Testing Services (CSTS) is seeking a hands-on tester to perform field and laboratory testing of soils, aggregates, concrete and other construction materials in accordance with Australian Standards. You will conduct field density testing, soil sampling, and lab testing, while preparing and maintaining equipment and reporting results.

Travel to construction sites around Sydney will be required.

Qualifications

• NSW driver licence is required.
• White Card is required.
• Good communication and written English skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physically fit and willing to work outdoors.
• Certificate III or IV in Laboratory Skills, Civil Construction, or similar (desirable).
• Experience in geotechnical or construction materials testing (desirable).
• Knowledge of Australian Standards for soil testing (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Conduct field density testing using Nuclear Density Gauge.
• Carry out soil sampling and classification.
• Perform laboratory testing on soils, aggregates and other materials.
• Prepare and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Record and report test results accurately.
• Ensure compliance with Australian Standards and NATA procedures.
• Travel to construction sites across Sydney when required.
• Maintain a high standard of WHS.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Outdoors/willing to work outdoors

Reliable & punctual

Written English

Driver Licence

White Card

Education

Certificate III/IV in Laboratory Skills

Job description

Compaction and Soil Testing Services - Glendenning NSW

The successful applicant will be responsible for carrying out field and laboratory testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, and other construction materials in accordance with Australian Standards.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct field density testing using Nuclear Density Gauge
• Carry out soil sampling and classification
• Perform laboratory testing on soils, aggregates, and other construction materials
• Prepare and maintain laboratory equipment
• Record and report test results accurately
• Ensure compliance with Australian Standards and NATA quality procedures
• Travel to construction sites across the Sydney metropolitan area when required
• Maintain a high standard of workplace health and safety

About you

• Current NSW Driver Licence
• White Card
• Good communication and written English skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Physically fit and willing to work outdoors
• Reliable and punctual
• Certificate III or IV in Laboratory Skills, Civil Construction, or similar (desirable)
• Experience in geotechnical or construction materials testing (desirable)
• Knowledge of Australian Standards for soil testing (desirable)

About us

Compaction and Soil Testing Services (CSTS) is a leading geotechnical and environmental consulting company providing construction materials testing and geotechnical investigation services throughout New South Wales.

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Company vehicle (if applicable)
• Ongoing training and career development
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and development projects