Drill Rig Operator - Test Borings at Soil Testing, Inc Oxford, CT

Clough AMEC.; Oxford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A soil testing company in Oxford, CT, is seeking an experienced Drill Rig Operator to conduct test borings. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of operational experience, knowledge of various drilling methods, and hold a valid CDL. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate boring logs and describing soil types. This position offers opportunities to work on diverse projects in Connecticut and New York.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in drill rig operation.
• Expertise in test boring phases and soil classification systems.
• Ability to operate backhoe, excavator, and skid steer is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct test borings and keep accurate boring logs.
• Utilize various drilling methods such as hollow stem auger and mud rotary drilling.

Skills

Drill rig operation

Soil classification

Heavy equipment operation

CDL - A or B

Job description

Overview

Drill Rig Operator - Test Borings at Soil Testing, Inc., Oxford, CT.

Responsibilities

• The ideal candidate MUST be experienced in all phases of test borings with at least 5 years of drill rig operation.
• Experience in: hollow stem auger, rock coring, mud rotary drilling, split spoon and Shelby tube sampling.
• Keep accurate boring logs with the ability to describe soil types using the Burmister and/or Unified Classification System.
• Operate other heavy equipment such as backhoe, excavator, skid steer is a plus.
• MUST have CDL - A or B.

About Soil Testing, Inc

Soil Testing, Inc was founded in 1958 by Robert J. DeAngelis (1928-2003), a Civil Engineer, in Ansonia, CT and is presently managed at its current location in Oxford, CT by James A. DeAngelis, an Engineering Geologist (M.Sc., P.G.) with over 30 years experience in subsurface investigations. With over 50 years experience in test borings, we understand the importance of having knowledge of subsurface conditions for the design of foundations and we take this experience with us to projects in the feasibility, construction and settlement correction phases. We take pride in getting the information (with test borings) our clients need to design new foundations and carry this same regard into our pile installations and underpinning services. The versatility of SOILTESTING, INC.‘s principals, associates and staff allows us to successfully and economically apply their talents and expertise to diverse projects for clients in Connecticut and New York.