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Soil Technician

Job description

Spinifex Recruiting is the North Coast's leading recruitment agency, with over ten years' experience servicing government and commercial clients!

We currently have a vacancy for a soil technician at the Lismore Quarry, this is perfect for someone who has a genuine interest in math, science and geology as well as excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Day to day:

Test the physical & mechanical properties of construction materials such as soil and rock used on construction sites. Undertake a variety of manual tasks out in the field and in the laboratory.

Essential requirements:

  • Stable accommodation in the Northern Rivers, NSW, AUS
  • Manual driver's licence and reliable transport
  • White Card (General Construction Induction Card)
  • Physically fit and able to lift and move heavy samples / equipment
  • Unrestricted Australian working rights
  • Recent professional references
  • Year 12 certificate
  • Availability 5 days p/w

Desirable experience:

  • Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
  • Certificate III in Construction Material Testing or equivalent together with commercial testing experience in a similar role is highly regarded.
  • Previous experience in testing Aggregates and Soils to Standards is highly regarded.

If you have the following attributes, we would love to hear from you:

  • Reliable and enthusiastic
  • Analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Punctual and well presented
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Positive attitude, adaptable to changing situations

What are you waiting for? APPLY NOW for this unique and exciting opportunity!