Junior and Senior Soil Technician Opportunities
Are you looking for…
- Career growth
- Innovation
- A supportive team
“Working at RMA Soils is totally different to any other place I have worked at. The morale and willingness of the leaders to assist anyone in need is inspirational and makes you want to do better.”
Phillip – Senior Technical Officer
The opportunity
We are on the lookout for both entry level and experienced Soil Technicians to join our fun, relaxed and innovative team.
Reporting to the Team Leader/Lab Manager, your primary focus will be to complete construction materials testing in the field & Laboratory while also having the opportunity to assist with geotechnical site investigations. You’ll spend the majority of your day both out in the field working on residential, commercial and road projects and in our NATA-accredited lab completing various tests, equipment checks and general housekeeping. Think variety, process & growth!
In order to be successful as an experienced Soil Technician, you will be:
- A motivated individual who is passionate about achieving quality outcomes
- You have a willingness to use the latest technology and software to support you in your role
- Familiar with interpreting the Australian Standards/Q methods testing procedures and DTMR standards
- You enjoy performing active, manual work and have experience working in soils or construction material testing
- A Certificate 3 in Laboratory Skills or Construction Material Testing (preferred, but not essential)
- A QLD Nuclear Density Gauge License (preferred, but not essential)
- A self-motivated team player with initiative and strong communication and problem-solving skills
- You thrive on innovation, streamlining processes and getting your hands dirty
In order to be successful as a Junior Soil Technician you will ideally:
- Be a school leaver or someone seeking a genuine career opportunity
- A fast learner who has the ability to follow processes, learn on the job and be confident to ask questions and get involved
- You have an ability to read, comprehend and acquire knowledge of the Australian Standards/Q methods testing procedures and DTMR standards
- You enjoy performing active, manual work
- Enthusiastic and motivated with the ability to work unsupervised whilst upholding safety standards and company policy.
- Ability to listen, have sound judgement and use common sense.
- Willingness to undertake a suitable training certificate course (through the employer)
NB. All applicants must hold a valid current Australian Driver’s License, Construction safety ‘white card’ and be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical if successful.
What we offer:
- A relaxed working environment
- Open plan new office space in Toowoomba city
- Barista coffee machine and snacks
- Twice weekly group fitness sessions
- Friday afternoon social catch-ups
- Full PPE provided
- Bi-annual development reviews
- Annual all staff off-site team day
- Direct access to management and RMA Engineers staff
- The majority of our work is local to Toowoomba with the opportunity for some travel
Interested in applying?
We’d love to hear from you. Please apply via SEEK by clicking here, and applying with your resume and a letter outlining:
- What does your ideal workday look like?
- What are you looking for in this role?
- What will you bring to this role?
Next steps:
Interviewed candidates will be given the opportunity of taking a tour of our lab so we can show you first-hand our great team, the work environment and what a day in the life of a soil technician looks like.
Permanent salary packages are based on experience and an hourly rate of $25-33/hr + super with potential for overtime rates. Successful clearance of a pre-employment medical (including drug and alcohol testing) will also be required for this position. Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received.
