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RC Driller Offsider
- Salary6 months Temp full time role
- LocationOtago
- Job type Temporary
- Discipline Mining & Resources
- Reference317020
RC Driller Offsider
Tradestaff is looking for motivated RC Driller Offsiders to join a busy mining operation at Macraes Mine near Dunedin. This is a hands-on, field-based role working alongside drilling crews, where accuracy, safety awareness and the ability to work confidently in all weather conditions are essential. This will be for approx 6 months position.
Location: Macraes Mine, Dunedin
Start date: Early October
Duration: 6 Months roughly
What’s in it for you?
Your duties will include:
Why TradestaffWe’re a trusted recruitment partner with over 3 decades of experience in matching skilled tradies with great opportunities. We’re also proud members of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, which means we’re committed to high standards and ethical practices.
Tradestaff is looking for motivated RC Driller Offsiders to join a busy mining operation at Macraes Mine near Dunedin. This is a hands-on, field-based role working alongside drilling crews, where accuracy, safety awareness and the ability to work confidently in all weather conditions are essential. This will be for approx 6 months position.
Location: Macraes Mine, Dunedin
Start date: Early October
Duration: 6 Months roughly
What’s in it for you?
- Attractive 10 days on, 4 days off roster
- Day shifts only
- Transport to and from the mine provided
- 6 Months duration
Your duties will include:
- Weighing and recording sample bags as they come off the drill rig
- Accurately entering sample data into spreadsheets as you work
- Saving completed drill-hole data and passing it to the geologists for database upload
- Transporting completed samples to the laboratory
- Setting up and preparing for the next drill hole
- Working safely around drilling operations, mining infrastructure and multiple site hazards
- Working outdoors in a fast-paced environment and in all weather conditions
- Strong health and safety awareness, with the confidence to speak up if work cannot be completed safely
- Self-motivated, proactive and willing to get stuck in
- Physically capable of working outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to collect accurate data in a fast-paced environment
- Basic computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Excel
- A valid Class 1 driver licence; a current forklift licence/certificate would be advantageous but is not essential
- Ability to comply with the site's zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy, including passing testing as required; the site is also smoke and vape free
Why TradestaffWe’re a trusted recruitment partner with over 3 decades of experience in matching skilled tradies with great opportunities. We’re also proud members of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, which means we’re committed to high standards and ethical practices.