Casing Driller

GeoStabilization International®; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GeoStabilization International is seeking a Casing Driller to join their team in Pittsburgh. This role involves drilling, equipment maintenance, and leading crews in challenging outdoor conditions. Ideal candidates will have geotechnical experience and strong communication skills, with the ability to work in varying climates and physical demands.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of geotechnical experience required.
• Valid Driver’s License is mandatory.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and engage in strenuous physical labor.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for drilling holes and monitoring their condition.
• Lead crews in the operation and care of drilling equipment.
• Maintain regular communication with Superintendents for updates.

Skills

Geotechnical experience

Communication skills

Welding proficiency

Ability to read blueprints

Tooling knowledge

Job description

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Overview

The Casing Driller (Deep Foundation and Tie Back Driller) is an essential member of the frontline team and will be responsible for drilling holes, monitoring their condition, and leading crews in the operation and care of drilling equipment. As a Driller, you will play a crucial role in achieving company goals, ensuring respect for company property, and maintaining a high standard of reliability, punctuality, and work ethic. This position requires working outdoors year-round—sometimes in extreme conditions—and strenuous physical labor.

Overview

The Casing Driller (Deep Foundation and Tie Back Driller) is an essential member of the frontline team and will be responsible for drilling holes, monitoring their condition, and leading crews in the operation and care of drilling equipment. As a Driller, you will play a crucial role in achieving company goals, ensuring respect for company property, and maintaining a high standard of reliability, punctuality, and work ethic. This position requires working outdoors year-round—sometimes in extreme conditions—and strenuous physical labor.

Who is GeoStabilization International?

GeoStabilization International (GSI) develops and installs innovative solutions that protect people and infrastructure from the dangers of geohazards. We specialize in emergency landslide repairs, rockfall mitigation, and grouting using cutting edge design/build and design/build/warranty contracting. GeoStabilization International is the leading geohazard mitigation and bridge rehabilitation firm operating throughout the United States, Canada, and Australia. Our expertise, proprietary tools, and worldwide partnerships allow us to repair virtually any slope stability or foundation problem in any geologic setting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for essential maintenance tasks, including greasing, to ensure optimal functionality of drilling equipment.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills to facilitate effective collaboration within the team and communicate maintenance requirements.
• Utilize extensive knowledge of drill upkeep and preventive maintenance procedures to enhance equipment longevity and ensure equipment cleanliness.
• Ability to fill out precise drill logs and maintain accurate as-builts for comprehensive project documentation.
• Maintain regular communication and interaction with Superintendents to provide updates and address any concerns.
• Ability to work in loud environments and maintain all required safety PPE.
  
  

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of geotechnical experience
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to hit daily production targets
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Ability to travel extensively as required - up to three weeks on duty at a time
• Proficiency in welding
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and engage in strenuous physical labor
• Possess vast knowledge of different types of tooling and drilling techniques
• Ability to obtain DOT Medical Card
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid CDL is preferred
• Managerial experience is preferred
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Climates vary in degrees, in tropical to desert environments.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate and hearing protection is often required.
• Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.
• Heavy lifting (50lbs+) of construction materials on the job site.
  
  

Hourly range: $28.00 to $35.00 per hour

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel: 100% travelling in the Western US. Employees are expected to work a 3 weeks on, 1 week off schedule.

GeoStabilization International, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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