Drill Tech - Layne

Layne, A Granite Company; Prairieville (LA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction Incorporated is seeking a Drill Tech to assist the driller at water well drilling sites. The role involves safety-first operations, manual material handling, and collaboration with the crew to meet project goals.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be able to work outdoors in all weather, with travel up to two weeks away from home. CDL A/B is a plus but not required. Strong communication and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Able to work in small teams successfully.
• Mechanical aptitude is a plus.
• Must be dependable and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to stand for 10–12 hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to safety and quality procedures at drilling sites.
• Lift and move drill pipe and materials up to 50 lbs and assist with heavier components.
• Collaborate with the drilling crew to complete tasks and meet project goals.
• Operate and maintain service trucks and site equipment to ensure reliable operations.
• Transport rigs and equipment 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.
• Perform additional duties to support team objectives.
• Comply with corporate safety initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Outdoors work

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Standing 10–12 hrs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL (A/B)

Job description

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do. Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.

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
• 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 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.

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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