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Entry Level Drillers Offsider | QLD FIFO/DIDO | Train to become a driller

Aston Advantage
Full-time
On-site
South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
$35 - $40 hourly

Job Description

Are you a labourer or TA looking for your next step into FIFO? Get onboard with our Aston Driller Offsider JobFit  Challenge earn great money and kick start your FIFO drilling career.

  • Pass the JobFit and be on site within 2 weeks, working with Australia’s top drilling companies in Queensland
  • Local roles, DIDO and FIFO in QLD
  • FIFO from QLD to WA, NSW and NT  
  • Earn over 100K in your first year and become a Trainee Driller in 12 months
  • 8:6, 7:7, 2:1 or 3:1 swings available across underground, surface exploration and blast drilling

What does your career in drilling look like:

  • Driller Offsider: $100K + Super
  • Trainee Driller (after 1 year): $120k + Super 
  • Driller Level 1 (after 2 years) : $160k + Super 
  • Driller Level 2 (after 3 years): $180k + Super 
  • Driller Level 3 (after 4 years): $200k + Super 

Duties of a Drillers Offsider: 

  • Assisting the drillers with rig maintenance
  • Loading and unloading of drill rods
  • Cleaning and measuring of core samples
  • General site maintenance
  • Cleaning the rig

Requirements:

  • Have full working rights to work in Australia without restrictions
  • To be successful for this position, you MUST be able to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screen and have the following:
  • Manual labouring experience and be physically fit to cope with the demands of the position.
  • Clean police record to get onto mine sites.
  • Strong commitment to safety.
  • Mechanical aptitude and strong problem-solving skills as you must be able to think on your feet.
  • Be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident.
  • Have a manual C class licence, no restrictions and be willing to get your HR licence.
  • Be willing to put in the hard yards in the training to show you are dedicated to becoming a Driller.
  • Be willing to work away from home for weeks at a time, but on the plus side you get a third of the year at home.

In return you will get:

  • Full training to become a driller. Think of this as your apprenticeship.
  • Earn 100K + in your first year | $40 - $42 per hour working 12 hours each day for 14 days straight.
  • The chance to start your career in mining with no experience and earn ­big $$$

If you meet the above requirements and believe this is the opportunity for you, click the "APPLY" button to attend our next Aston JobFit Challenge.

For more information, contact Anna on 08 6388 2894 or rangeles@astonadvantage.com.au