Join a team built on discipline, safety, and reliable field execution.Drilling and blasting isn’t theoretical work. It’s physical, technical, and operational. It requires discipline, attention to detail, and crews who take pride in doing the job properly.
Queensland Drilling & Blasting Services operates across civil construction, quarry production, mining rehabilitation, and renewable energy projects throughout Australia. We’re always looking for reliable, safety-focused professionals who want to build a long-term career in drilling and blasting.
2 x Blast Hole Driller
Queensland & NSW Projects | Flexible Rosters
Queensland Drilling & Blasting Services is looking for experienced Blast Hole Drillers to join our growing drilling team.
We deliver drilling and blasting services across quarrying, civil construction, mining, infrastructure and major projects throughout Australia, with the majority of our current work located across Queensland and New South Wales.
This is a full-time opportunity for experienced drillers who take pride in their work, understand the importance of accurate drilling and want to work with a professional team across a variety of projects and ground conditions.
Flexible Roster Options
We operate across a wide range of projects, which means roster arrangements can vary depending on the site and location.
Roster options may include:
Monday to Friday 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off 2 weeks on / 1 week off Other project-specific roster arrangements
We are looking for people who are comfortable working across different projects and roster structures.
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If you're an experienced Blast Hole Driller looking for a full-time position with flexible roster options and opportunities to work across major projects throughout Australia, we'd like to hear from you.
Queensland Drilling & Blasting Services is looking for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join our maintenance team, supporting our growing fleet of drill rigs, light vehicles and associated equipment. This is a full-time permanent position combining field-based maintenance, breakdown support and workshop work. You’ll play an important role in keeping our drilling operations running safely, reliably and efficiently across our projects.If you’re a practical, experienced fitter who understands heavy equipment and enjoys diagnosing problems rather than simply replacing parts, we want to hear from you.
Your responsibilities will include: Servicing, maintaining and repairing surface drill rigs Maintenance and repairs on company light vehicles and support vehicles Diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic and equipment faults Attending field breakdowns and carrying out repairs on site Completing scheduled preventative maintenance Conducting equipment inspections and identifying developing faults Hydraulic system inspection, diagnosis and repair Engine, drivetrain, cooling and mechanical system repairs Replacing worn or damaged components Supporting drill crews with equipment-related issues Assisting with major repairs and component change-outs Maintaining accurate service and maintenance records Ensuring equipment is maintained to a high operational and safety standard Working with the maintenance and operations teams to minimise equipment downtime Keeping workshop, vehicles, tools and work areas organised and maintained
We’re looking for someone who is mechanically capable, reliable and comfortable working independently in the field when required.
Ideally, you will have:
Relevant mechanical trade qualification Experience working as a Mechanical Fitter, Diesel Fitter or similar Experience maintaining heavy machinery or mobile plant Experience with drill rigs highly regarded Strong mechanical and hydraulic fault-finding skills Experience maintaining and repairing light vehicles Ability to diagnose faults and determine practical repair solutions Understanding of preventative maintenance practices Ability to work safely around heavy mobile equipment Good communication and record-keeping skills Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Current Australian driver's licence Willingness to travel to project sites when required
Experience within drilling, blasting, quarrying, mining, civil construction or heavy equipment maintenance will be highly regarded.
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If you're an experienced Mechanical Fitter, Diesel Fitter or heavy equipment technician looking for a hands-on role maintaining drill rigs and light vehicles, we'd like to hear from you.
