Driller

ECS Group of Companies; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in civil engineering is seeking a Driller in Raleigh, NC. Responsibilities include conducting penetrometer tests, operating Geoprobe units, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and a minimum of 2 years' experience in drilling operations.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health insurance plans

Retirement plan

College savings plan

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2 - 4 years of related experience preferred.
• Class A CDL driver's license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard penetrometer testing operations and conduct geoprobes.
• Locate borings and report project-specific issues to supervisors.
• Train and mentor drilling helpers.

Skills

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Data Recording

Safety Procedures

Team Leadership

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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• Performing standard penetrometer testing operations including performing borings and geoprobes
• Operating Geoprobe unit for the collection of soil and Cone Penetrometer (CPT) data
• Locating borings in the field
• Record all required drilling data
• Report all project specific issues directly to the project manager and/or your supervisor
• Perform drill rig and support truck maintenance- Reporting all repair and maintenance issues to the Drilling Supervisor
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems including those of an electrical or hydraulic nature
• Follow all company safety procedures and guidelines for maintaining a safe work environment for all crew personnel
• Safely and accurately load drill rig and support vehicle each day with supplies needed
• Plan daily schedule to meet productivity goals set by Drilling Supervisor and/or Office Manager
• Promptly and accurately complete time sheets and field paperwork
• Care for and clean assigned company vehicles and drilling equipment and any other assigned equipment
• Maintain professional behavior and quality standards
• Train and mentor Drilling Helper
• Willingness to work out of town and non-standard work schedules when required
  
  

What You'll Do

• Performing standard penetrometer testing operations including performing borings and geoprobes
• Operating Geoprobe unit for the collection of soil and Cone Penetrometer (CPT) data
• Locating borings in the field
• Record all required drilling data
• Report all project specific issues directly to the project manager and/or your supervisor
• Perform drill rig and support truck maintenance- Reporting all repair and maintenance issues to the Drilling Supervisor
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems including those of an electrical or hydraulic nature
• Follow all company safety procedures and guidelines for maintaining a safe work environment for all crew personnel
• Safely and accurately load drill rig and support vehicle each day with supplies needed
• Plan daily schedule to meet productivity goals set by Drilling Supervisor and/or Office Manager
• Promptly and accurately complete time sheets and field paperwork
• Care for and clean assigned company vehicles and drilling equipment and any other assigned equipment
• Maintain professional behavior and quality standards
• Train and mentor Drilling Helper
• Willingness to work out of town and non-standard work schedules when required
  
  

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What We're Looking For

• High School diploma or GED
• 2 - 4 years of related experience
• Class A CDL driver's license preferred
  
  

Who We Are

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 2,800 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #64 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2024), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and #28 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2024). For additional information about ECS click here.

We love our employees and we show this through providing some great benefits, including paid time off, health and other insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more. Click here to learn more about the great benefits at ECS.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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