Driller Offsider
Assist drillers on exploration, mining and civil drilling rigs.
Estimated Salary: $90,000 - $140,000+ per year
What can I realistically earn as a Driller Offsider?
Typical Salary Range
$90,000 - $140,000+
per year, before tax
Typical Rosters
Industries
Career Growth
Starting Role
Driller Offsider
Next Role
Senior Offsider
Advanced Role
Drill Supervisor
Salary information is indicative only. Actual earnings depend on location, employer, experience, qualifications and market demand.
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Driller Offsiders (or Offsiders) support the Driller on a drill rig. The role is physical, often outdoors and remote, and is a common pathway to becoming a Driller.
- Rigging up and rigging down drills
- Handling drill rods and casings
- Sampling and recording
- General site labour and rig clean-up
- Pre-start safety check on the rig
- Set up rods and assist drilling
- Bag and label samples
- Pack down and reset for the next shift
- 2/1, 3/1 or even-time
- Some swings of 4 weeks on / 1 week off
- Heavy lifting and repetitive movements
- Working in remote, dusty conditions
- Long shifts outdoors
- DDH1
- Boart Longyear
- Mitchell Services
- Major Drilling
Employer names are listed for general information. FIFO Go is not affiliated with these companies.
- Labouring or trades background helps
- White Card and First Aid recommended
Strong long-term pathway. Builds rig experience and unlocks senior driller roles with much higher pay.
- Physically fit workers
- People wanting to become a Driller
How long until I become a Driller?
Typically 1-3 years of consistent offsider experience, depending on the company.