CME Drilling Technician & Rig Operator — Travel & Growth

Pacific West Environmental & Infrastructure; Kennedale (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Company-provided safety equipment and

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Pacific West Environmental & Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Drilling Technician/CME Rig Operator to join our Texas team. The ideal candidate will safely operate a large CME drill rig and maintain equipment while working with a field crew on various project sites in Kennedale, TX.

Responsibilities include transporting and setting up drilling equipment, performing soil and groundwater investigations, and ensuring safety and DOT documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a large CME drill rig.
• Valid Class B CDL with clean driving record.
• Current DOT medical certification or ability to obtain one.
• Working knowledge of drilling equipment, hydraulics, and basic mechanical maintenance.
• Ability to read site plans and maintain accurate field documentation.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and transport a large CME drill rig and supporting equipment.
• Mobilize, set up, level, and break down drilling equipment at project sites.
• Perform drilling activities per project requirements, including soil and groundwater work.
• Assist with hollow-stem auger, mud rotary, air rotary, direct-push, sampling, and monitoring well installation activities, as applicable.
• Complete required pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Maintain accurate drilling logs, equipment inspections, daily reports, and DOT documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers, field supervisors, geologists, engineers, and other project personnel.
• Follow all company, client, OSHA, and DOT safety requirements.
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions are identified.
• Travel to project locations and work extended hours when project schedules require it.

Skills

Drilling operations

Safety awareness

Site plans reading

Equipment maintenance

Tools

Hydraulics

Job description

Pacific West Environmental & Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Drilling Technician/CME Rig Operator to join our Texas team. The ideal candidate will safely operate a large CME drill rig and maintain equipment while working with a field crew on various project sites in Kennedale, TX.

Responsibilities include transporting and setting up drilling equipment, performing soil and groundwater investigations, and ensuring safety and DOT documentation.