CareerPlan

Soil Technician

Launceston, TasmaniaFull-time2026-10-08 → 2026-11-11

Core

Conduct field and laboratory testing of soils, aggregates, and construction materials for major infrastructure and land development projects.

Role type

hands-on soil technician (geotechnical)

Builds

site investigations, earthworks testing, and construction compliance monitoring

Domain

construction + geotechnical engineering

Required skills

soil classification, compaction testing, geotechnical sampling, field/laboratory testing equipment operation, mobile drill-rig operation, construction compliance monitoring

Preferred skills

civil construction experience, materials testing experience, geotechnical investigations experience

Technologies

mobile drill-rigs, field testing equipment, laboratory testing equipment

Responsibilities

Conduct field and laboratory testing of soils, aggregates and construction materials; Carry out site investigations and earthworks testing; Sampling materials and recording accurate test results; Preparing field reports and maintaining testing documentation; Monitoring construction compliance against project specifications; Operating testing equipment safely and efficiently

Seniority

Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC