$18/hr+ Construction Driller Helper

Building & Earth Sciences, Inc.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Building & Earth Sciences, Inc. is seeking a field helper to support geotechnical and environmental subsurface investigations in the Tulsa area. Responsibilities include assisting the crew chief, handling drill tooling, and driving support vehicles while prioritizing safety on job sites.

The role is generally full-time, Monday–Friday, with variable start times and some overnight travel. Projects range from 1–2 days to several weeks away, with per diem for overnight stays.

Qualifications

• Must be able to move, lift or carry objects 75–100 lbs.
• Able to work outdoors in hot/cold conditions.
• Clear communication in English, both verbal and written.
• Hold a valid US driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Receive, understand and execute verbal directions.
• Assist with navigation to job sites (sometimes remote) effectively and safely.
• Assist with routine maintenance, repairs and cleaning of equipment.
• Perform pre-trip inspections on vehicles and document properly.
• Maintain DOT health card.
• Maintain daily drivers log book.
• Safely work with hollow stem augers and standard penetration testing.
• Safely work with wet rotary drilling and standard penetration testing.
• Safely work with wireline and conventional rock coring tools.
• Perform all tasks safely.
• Drive a company vehicle following safety guidelines.

Skills

Physical stamina

Outdoor work

English communication

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Are you interested in becoming more involved in the construction field?

This position exists for the primary purpose of providing assistance to a crew chief in performing geotechnical and environmental subsurface investigations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, labor for handling drill tooling, driving support vehicles, assisting crew chief with monitoring for safety on job sites.

This position is generally full time, generally Monday through Friday, with occasional early morning start times depending on job location and site requirements. Work day end times vary depending on project size, location or deadlines. Weekend work is not uncommon, but limited when possible.

Travel is typically within 300 miles, with overnight stays common for trips longer than 50-60 miles away. Most projects can be completed in 1 to 2 days. Occasionally, projects will last for several weeks, and can be more than 300 miles away from operation base. Per diem will be paid for project related overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Receive, understand and execute verbal directions.
• Assist with navigation to job sites (sometimes remote) effectively and safely.
• Assist with routine maintenance, repairs and cleaning of equipment.
• Perform pre-trip inspections on vehicles and document properly.
• Maintain DOT health card.
• Maintain daily drivers log book.
• Ability to safely work with hollow stem augers with standard penetration testing.
• Ability to safely work with wet rotary drilling with standard penetration testing.
• Ability to safely work with wireline and conventional rock coring tools.
• Ability to perform all tasks safely.
• Ability to drive a company vehicle and adhere to all company guidelines for operation and safety.

Qualifications

• Must be able to move, lift or carry objects or materials 75 to 100 lbs. without assistance.
• Ability to work outdoors in climate extremes (hot/cold).
• Visual/hearing ability sufficient to comprehend written/verbal communications in the English language, including the ability to communicate directly and over the telephone and be understood.
• Hold a valid US Driver's License.
• Have a High School diploma orequivalent

Job ID: IND123