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3 days ago


Brisbane QLD, Australia Southern Cross Industrial Group Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

About SCIG

For the last 20 years Southern Cross Industrial Group has been providing innovative and low cost solutions across the mining, agricultural and construction industries throughout Central Queensland.

Southern Cross Industrial Group has grown to meet the challenges of the Construction, Energy and Natural Resources sectors through investment in technical innovation and support services that have set new standards in efficiency, cost savings and technical expertise delivered to some of Australia's largest projects. This is a FIFO position based in Mackay QLD

About the role

We are seeking a number of enthusiastic Directional Drillers and Drill Trackers and/or locators to work with our team serving Tier 1 utility companies. Works will be carried out across mining, civil and regional councils providing directional drilling, pit and pipe installation, service locating and civil construction.

The position will include (but not limited to) the following

  • Horizontal Directional Drilling around services
  • Installation of bore pipe
  • Operating various items of plant
  • Assist with ensuring our company services are delivered in a safe and efficient manner
  • Willing to undertake work on Mine Sites in the Bowen Basin and across Mackay and Surrounds
  • Be available for on-call/ rostered work at night and on weekends when required

Suitable candidates will possess the following

  • Experience as a Directional Driller, Drill Tracker or Service Locator
  • Current HR Truck licence
  • Current blue/white safety construction induction card
  • Positive disposition and can do attitude
  • Be enthusiastic, reliable & dedicated to providing customer service
  • Have pride in maintaining a high standard of plant, equipment & vehicle maintenance & cleaning

What we offer

  • Collaborative team working environment
  • Excellent renumeration
  • Career development opportunities
  • Great staff discounts across our entire range of products

Travel costs paid for the right candidates

Work across Central and Southern Queensland

We are seeking applications from potential employees who are eager to be part of a team environment, who are dependable, have a dedication to exceptional client and customer service and who are willing to go the extra mile.

Part of the Southern Cross Industrial Group:

Pit Master OEM Division:

  • OEM Pit Master LED Lighting Tower Manufacturing.
  • OEM Direct to Market Sales, Hire and Servicing Operations.

Wholesale Parts Division:

  • Auto Electrical Parts & Components
  • Battery Sales & Distribution
  • OEM Pit Master Lighting Tower Parts

Southern Cross Tractors Division:

  • New Holland agriculture dealership
  • New Holland construction
  • Wacker Neuson, TGB and Unimig Welding

Uniform Solutions Division:

  • School uniforms
  • Corporate uniforms
  • Workwear and PPE

Civil Construction Division:

  • HydroExcavac Services
  • Safedig Services
  • Civil infrastructure

Let's talk.

Start your career journey with us and click 'Apply'

Immediate start for the successful applicant.

Job Types: Full-time, Casual

Pay: $30.00 – $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount

Licence/Certification:

  • HR Licence (Preferred)
  • MR Licence (Preferred)
  • MC Licence (Preferred)
  • HC Licence (Preferred)
  • Driver Licence (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

  • Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person



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