Drill Tech - Layne

Granite Construction; Prairieville (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction Incorporated in Prairieville, LA, is seeking a Drill Tech to assist the Driller in water well drilling operations and perform routine mechanical tasks at field sites.

You will follow safety and quality procedures, handle moving parts up to 50 lbs, operate equipment, and help prepare sites. A HS diploma or GED and the ability to travel are required; CDL is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to travel and stay away up to 2 weeks.
• Clean driving record and a valid driver’s license.
• CDL license is a plus but not required.
• Outdoor/construction site experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety and quality procedures to maintain a safe site.
• Lift and move drill pipe up to 50 lbs and assist with heavier components.
• Collaborate with drilling crew and work independently to meet project goals.
• Operate and maintain site equipment and vehicles.
• Transport rigs between sites and set up job sites.
• Complete daily paperwork for time and material records.
• Collect and label drill cuttings or water samples for analysis.
• Support team objectives and project success.
• Adhere to corporate safety initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL License A/B

Valid driver’s license

Job description

General Summary

The Drill Tech assists the Driller in conducting drilling operations and performing routine mechanical tasks at water well drilling sites.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• 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
• 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
• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment for yourself and the crew you are working with

Requirements / Qualifications

• Must be able to travel and be away from home for up to 2 weeks at a time and work in inclement, outdoor weather conditions
• Must have clean driving record and a valid driver’s license
• CDL license – Class A or B, is a plus but not required
• Ability and willingness to abide by company code of conduct daily
• Education High school diploma or GED
• Work Experience Construction site experience or similar outdoor industry experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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 frequently is 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.

About 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.

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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.