Driller

Engineering Consulting Service; Tennessee; On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineering Consulting Service is seeking a skilled Drilling/Geotechnical Technician to perform penetrometer testing and to operate Geoprobe equipment for soil and CPT data collection. You will locate borings in the field, record drilling data, and report issues to the project manager.

Responsibilities include loading and maintaining drill rigs and support vehicles, planning daily schedules with supervisors, and training Drilling Helpers. Some travel and non-standard hours may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of related experience in drilling or geotechnical work.
• Class A CDL driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform penetrometer testing operations including borings and geoprobes.
• Operate Geoprobe to collect soil and CPT data.
• Locate borings in the field and record drilling data.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
• Load drill rigs and support vehicles with supplies daily.
• Plan daily schedule to meet productivity goals with supervision.
• Train and mentor Drilling Helper; assist with maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Penetrometer testing

Geoprobe operation

Field data recording

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Geoprobe equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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 paperworkCare 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

Qualifications

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

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.