Driller

GeoEngineers, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

GeoEngineers, Inc. in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking a Driller to assist with geotechnical drilling for onshore and offshore subsurface investigations. You will operate and maintain drilling rigs, collect samples, and guide junior crew members while prioritizing safety and efficiency.

The role requires experience with Geoprobe 3230 and other geotechnical equipment, ability to work in varied conditions, and a valid license. This is a full-time, on-site position with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; higher level of education may substitute for experience.
• 2 years of related experience such as drilling, onshore/offshore construction, or heavy manual labor preferred.
• Experience driving two-ton trucks with a standard transmission preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains drilling equipment including Geoprobe 3230, Mobile B58, and ARDCO rigs; collects samples.
• Directs junior drilling crew members and ensures safety in drilling tasks.
• Sets up, takes down, and transports drilling rigs and support equipment for various rigs.
• Cleans drill area and shop, maintains safe working environment.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Driver's license

Safety awareness

Drilling experience

Heavy equipment operation

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Geoprobe 3230

ARDCO buggy mounted drill rigs

Geotechnical drilling rigs

Job description

Location: Baton Rouge, LA | Type: Full Time | Department: Geotechnical

The Driller is responsible for assisting with geotechnical drilling for onshore and offshore subsurface investigations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates and maintains drilling equipment including Geoprobe 3230 Track-mounted, Mobile B58 truck, and ARDCO buggy mounted drill rigs. Collects necessary drilling samples.
• Directs junior drilling crew members, ensuring that all drilling tasks are performed in a safe manner.
• Assists in setting up, taking down, and transporting geotechnical drilling rigs and support vehicle equipment for truck mounted highway rigs, all-terrain vehicles, truck mounted marsh rigs, or over-water barge/vessel drill rigs.
• Cleans drill rig area and keeps it clear of safety hazards. Maintains clean exploration department shop environment.
• Handles, sorts, and moves drilling tools, pipe, cement, and other materials.
• Manipulates sections of pipe or drill stem during drilling, as well as during the removal and replacement of strings of pipe, drill stem, and/or drill bit primarily using pipe wrenches.
• Maintains drilling equipment and repairs machinery as required.
• Transports materials and well service equipment.
• Performs shop or warehouse duties such as general auto maintenance and repairs, drill rig maintenance and repair, grinding and helping with welding and cutting metal, cleaning, and washing trucks and drill rig equipment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Higher level of education in related field may be substituted for experience.
• 2 years of related experience such as drilling, onshore and offshore construction, or heavy manual labor. Experience within appropriate discipline (geotechnical, environmental, etc.) preferred.
• Experience driving two-ton trucks with a standard five or six speed transmission preferred.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical information and instructions.
• Ability to complete work under a variety of environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold and rain, as well as working over water.
• Professional-level verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to consistently meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Must have a valid Louisiana Class E driver’s license and be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card. Valid Class A commercial driver’s license or the ability to obtain a Class A commercial driver’s license required. Eighteen wheeler restriction and automatic transmission allowed.
• Must be able to meet health and safety requirements for the position.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Ability to perform a wide range of physical activities under varying weather conditions and perform heavy manual labor tasks including the ability to stand for long periods of time and exert up to 50 pounds of force repeatedly throughout the day, as well as 100 pounds of force occasionally.
• Ability to perform responsibilities outside of the immediate area. This may require extended overnight travel, occasionally one to two weeks at a time.
• All employees are responsible for conducting their work (office and field) in a safe manner. This includes proactively identifying and resolving potential safety hazards in a timely manner and conducting safety briefings as required by the project. This also includes wearing appropriate safety equipment when working in the field and completing all required health and safety training prior to beginning field work.

Our best estimate of the hourly rate for this position, located in Baton Rouge, LA, is $52,000 – $80,000. Compensation offered will be based on a variety of individual factors, including education and experience, as well as internal equity. GeoEngineers’ salary ranges are reviewed and updated each year and employees are eligible for pay increases based on individual performance. As part of our competitive total rewards package, employees in this role may also be eligible for our annual year-end bonus offering, subject to program eligibility requirements.

At GeoEngineers, investing in our people is a top priority. In addition to competitive and equitable pay, we are proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including healthcare (with travel benefit for care not locally available), 401(k) with company match, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid vacation and sick time and paid holidays, among others. View our full listing of benefits here.

Our Commitment to Belonging at GeoEngineers

When people feel they can bring their whole selves to work, that they have a voice and are supported and respected, it creates trust and a feeling of belonging— employees then flourish, grow their careers, and do the best work of their lives. A culture of belonging allows our employees to thrive and our company to prosper. This is a journey, and we are committed to doing the work, learning and evolving as we go.

GeoEngineers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

GeoEngineers is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or by phone at [phone]. We will then make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

We welcome and encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for openings on our team. We would love for you to join us!