Build the foundation for a lasting and successful career in geotechnical engineering by starting with a good team. When we say that we’re full-service, we mean it. You’ll find us in the office, on site and in the lab. We work indoors and out, above and below ground, over and under water, across projects large and small. From field exploration and laboratory testing to the design and construction management of complex geotechnical structures, our team does work that’s rock solid. Join our team today
Your Opportunity
You will assist the Driller (or Senior Driller) in solid stem and hollow stem auger drilling techniques, rock coring, mud rotary drilling, and other advancement techniques. You will work under the guidance of a Driller or other member of the drilling team, overseeing all components of the move, set up, and operation of drilling rigs and other related equipment. In addition, you will provide basic maintenance, both on the job site as well as when in the shop. You will operate equipment such as pumps for water and mud, as well as other equipment and tools used to correct problem borings.
Your Key Responsibilities
• Ability to lift drill steel and materials weighing up to 80 lbs.
• Label sample containers as directed
• Perform minor maintenance and repairs to drill rig
• Delivering field supplies
• Performs Shop / yard duties at direction of management
• Load and unload trucks
• Bag or jar samples for analysis
• Install monitoring well casing and screens
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Move drilling rigs and equipment from site to site, set up in the new site
• Obtain drilling core samples
• Dig and clean mud pits and drains
• Develop well and perform pumping tests
• Operate equipment such as pumps for air, water and mud, and equipment and tools used to correct problems borings
• Work safely
• Perform other duties as assigned
Your Capabilities and Credentials
• Ability to communicate via email
• Mechanical skills preferred
• Class A CDL license required
• Must have a current DOT medical card and will be subject to ongoing and random drug screening
• Must pass company background checks including drug screen
• Must have an excellent driving record within company standards
Education and Experience
• Five or more years of experience preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent
Position will extensively in field setting in all weather conditions and the work is generally physically demanding.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
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