Drill Tech - Layne

Granite Construction; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction seeks a Drill Tech to assist the Driller on water well sites, performing routine mechanical tasks and general labor. You will lift pipe and materials, operate site equipment, and help with logistics and site setup.

Travel may be required for project locations across the continental USA. The role requires a valid driver's license, potential CDL, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather, with lifts up to 50–100 lbs and long shifts.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license and be capable of obtaining a CDL (B minimum, but A preferred)
• Must be able to travel and spend weeks away from home, potentially long distances from home (within continental USA)
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs occasionally and up to 100 lbs
• Must be able to stand for long shifts and work outdoors in all weather conditions
• High school diploma or GED required

Responsibilities

• Provide general labor assistance to operators on water well projects.
• Lift and move drill pipe and materials weighing up to 50 lbs., and assist with lifting components up to 100 lbs.
• Collaborate with the drilling crew and work independently to accomplish tasks and achieve project goals
• Operate and maintain service trucks, backhoes, forklifts, generators, engines, pumps, and other drilling site equipment to ensure reliable operation
• Transport drilling rigs and equipment between sites and set up job sites
• Complete daily paperwork accurately to maintain time and material records
• Collect and accurately label drill cutting or water samples for analysis
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall team objectives and project success.

Skills

Valid driver's license

CDL qualification

Willingness to travel

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Service trucks

Backhoes

Forklifts

Generators

Pumps

Drilling rigs

Engines

Job description

General Summary

The Drill Tech assists the Driller in conducting drilling operations and performing routine mechanical tasks at drill or pump sites for collector water well projects.

Essential Job Accountabilities

Provide general labor assistance to operators on water well projects. Ensure adherence to all safety and quality procedures to maintain a safe and efficient work environment Lift and move drill pipe and materials weighing up to 50 lbs., and assist with lifting components up to 100 lbs. to support operational needs Collaborate with the drilling crew and work independently to accomplish tasks and achieve project goals Operate and maintain service trucks, backhoes, forklifts, generators, engines, pumps, and other drilling site equipment to ensure reliable and efficient operation, including lubrication and cleaning Transport drilling rigs and equipment between sites and set up job sites to facilitate smooth logistics and operations - valid and clean driving record required. Complete daily paperwork accurately to maintain time and material records and ensure proper documentation Collect and accurately label drill cutting or water samples for analysis to ensure precise and reliable data collection Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall team objectives and project success.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Work Experience

Construction site experience or similar outdoor industry experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must possess a valid driver's license and be capable of obtaining a CDL (B minimum, but A preferred) Requires ability to work with equipment that vibrates and work near moving mechanical parts Construction and welding experience preferred Must be able to travel and spend weeks away from home, potentially long distances from home (within continental USA) Good written and verbal communication skills Good organizational skills Able to work in small teams successfully Mechanical aptitude a plus Must be dependable and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions Ability to safely lift up to 50lbs occasionally Must be able to stand on feet for 10-12-hour shifts

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a small hand tools. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or push/pull up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Requirements/Skills

Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment for yourself and the crew you are working with Ability and willingness to abide by company code of conduct daily Must be able to travel and be away from home for up to 2 weeks at a time

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here. Notice to Staffing Agencies Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies. Since 1922, Granite Construction has continued its long-standing commitment to building some of America’s largest infrastructure projects including highways, bridges, dams, rail, and power. Recognized as one of the top 25 largest construction companies in the U.S., Granite specializes in complex infrastructure projects and provides award-winning construction services in mining, earthwork, water/sewer, power, tunneling, rail, highway, and bridge construction. Granite also produces construction materials, gravel, ready-mix, recycled asphalt products, and asphalt concrete, and is a proven leader in alternative procurement project delivery. At Granite, our employees are our most valued asset and we are passionate about retaining, developing, and recruiting the best talent available. Our employees reflect our core values: Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Inclusion, and Sustainability and we are continuously looking for individuals who possess a winning attitude and share our Core Values. In exchange, we help you build a career that no other company can duplicate. You will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. Add our award-winning safety program, ethics, reputation, and commitment to continuous improvement and you’ll see that we are building more than infrastructure—together, we are building your future.