Senior Geotechnical Drilling Tech Lead

Virginia Department of Transportation; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

VDOT is seeking a geotechnical drilling technician to gather subsurface data using mechanical drilling and non-destructive methods for preliminary design, forensic investigations, and assessments of ongoing construction. You may oversee drilling crews and provide technical support to the program area.

Ideal candidates will communicate effectively with staff and external partners, locate job sites, log samples, interpret plans, maintain records, and train junior technicians.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required materials certifications, flagger certification, traffic control technician, and 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification within 12 months of employment.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor in all weather conditions.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Ability to record field data, prepare reports, and perform mathematical computations.
• Knowledge of geology, regional geological formations, soils, bedrock, materials properties, materials testing, sampling and VDOT specifications.
• Safety shoes required.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of mechanical drilling equipment.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
• Skill in the use of geotechnical drilling equipment and associated tools and accessories.

Responsibilities

• Communication with VDOT staff and external staff to proactively resolve issues.
• Locate job sites, interpret plans, establish boring locations, and conduct preliminary site surveys.
• Perform soil survey, pavement, bridge and minor structure investigations; coordinate with utilities and landowners.
• Collect, log, and store samples; maintain drilling logs and describe soils/rocks per USCS and AASHTO.
• Provide hands-on training of other geotechnical staff in equipment use, site analysis, and safety.
• Document required field data such as boring logs, sample data and groundwater levels; track consultant time and invoices.
• Review field work for compliance with policies and standards; provide technical assistance.

Skills

Geotechnical field knowledge

Data collection

Field surveying

Equipment operation

Education

Engineering Technology or related field

Tools

Geotechnical drilling equipment

Computers and software applications

Laboratory sample handling equipment

Job description

VDOT is seeking a geotechnical drilling technician to gather subsurface data using mechanical drilling and non-destructive methods for preliminary design, forensic investigations, and assessments of ongoing construction. You may oversee drilling crews and provide technical support to the program area.

Ideal candidates will communicate effectively with staff and external partners, locate job sites, log samples, interpret plans, maintain records, and train junior technicians.