Driller Assistant - Baton Rouge

Ardaman & Associates, Inc. in; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Ardaman & Associates, Inc. in Baton Rouge is hiring a Driller Assistant to support drill crews in geotechnical testing. The role is outdoor, physically demanding, and offers a clear path into test drilling with full benefits.

We provide training, emphasize safety, and value reliability. Local candidates preferred; CDL is a plus. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred, but training available.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.
• CDL Class A or B a plus.
• DOT Medical Certificate required or in progress.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and out of town.
• Must have acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drilling operations.
• Expedite field supplies.
• Perform duties at multiple job sites.
• Perform yard duties as directed.
• Assist in measuring test boring locations.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Connect/disconnect drill pipe as needed.
• Catch samples of drilled cuttings for analysis.
• Clean and maintain equipment.
• Move drilling rig and equipment between sites.
• Dig and clean mud pits and drains.
• Assist with well development and pumping tests.
• Operate pumps and other drilling equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Experience preferred

Mechanical skills

CDL license

DOT medical certificate

Overtime/weekend work

Driving record

Job description

Driller Assistant - Baton Rouge (Finance)

Like working outdoors? Want an entry level position with FULL BENEFITS that could lead to a career in test drilling?

Ardaman & Associates, Inc. is one of the largest geotechnical, materials testing, and environmental engineering consulting firms in the Southeast U.S. Ardaman has the following opportunity available:

DRILLER ASSISTANT

Our Baton Rouge office has an opportunity available for a Driller Trainee. A driller trainee will assist the crew chief in solid auger and rotary drilling techniques. The trainee will help move, set up and operate drill rigs and related equipment to drill test holes for geotechnical engineering studies. Site investigation/geotechnical drilling is done to determine the soil characteristics on sites to be developed as building, roadways and bridges. Work is outdoors. The work is generally physically demanding. However, safety is in our work is an uncompromised value and we are proud of our safety record.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in drilling operations.
• Expedite field supplies.
• Perform duties at multiple job sites.
• Perform yard duties at direction of supervisor.
• Assist in measuring test boring locations
• Load and unload trucks.
• Smoothly and quickly connect and disconnect the lower parts of the drill pipe when it is being lowered into and raised from the hole.
• Catch samples of drilled cuttings to be analyzed.
• Clean and maintain equipment.
• Help move drilling rig and equipment from site to site and set up.
• Dig and clean mud pits and drains.
• Assist with well development and pumping tests.
• Operate equipment such as pumps for air, water and mud, and equipment and tools used to correct problems in drilled holes caused by mechanical breakdowns or by harmful natural conditions.
• Carry out minor maintenance and repairs, including lubrication and cleaning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience preferred, but will train
• Mechanical skills preferred
• Class A or Class B CDL license a plus
• Must be able to obtain DOT Medical Examiners Certificate or have current certificate prior to employment
• Available to work overtime, out of town, and weekends as required to meet client schedules
• Ability to lift drill steel and materials weighing up to 80 lbs.
• Must pass company background checks including drug screen
• Must have acceptable driving record within company standards
• Local candidates preferred; no relocation assistance.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, and much more.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ardaman is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tetra Tech, who is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans. Ardaman is a Drug Free Workplace.

We invite applications from all interested parties. No agencies.

Learn about Ardaman and explore our open positions at www.ardaman.com

Additional Information

• Organization: 113 AAI