Driller Foreman-Geotechnical

Helical Drilling; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

401K retirement plan

Hotel Credit for business stays

Per Diem for overnight stays

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Helical Drilling is seeking a Driller Foreman specializing in geotechnical drilling operations in Boston, MA. This position involves leading a drilling crew, operating specialized equipment like KLEMM and BARETTA, and ensuring safety and project specifications are met. Candidates should have experience in drilling Micro-Piles and working in varied soil conditions. Benefits include medical insurance, 401K, and paid time off. Must be able to meet physical and language requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading geotechnical drilling operations in challenging soil conditions.
• Ability to operate and maintain drilling equipment per specifications.
• Must pass a Drug Screen and DOT Medical Physical.

Responsibilities

• Manage drilling crew and coordinate equipment use.
• Inspect and operate drilling equipment.
• Perform rigging, hoisting, and equipment maintenance.
• Travel to jobsites across New England.
• Work full-time, averaging 50-55 hours per week.

Skills

KLEMM operation

TEI operation

COMACCHIO operation

BARETTA operation

Micro-Piles drilling

Rock or Soil Anchors drilling

Tiebacks drilling

Soil Nails drilling

Excavation skills

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

HELICAL DRILLING is seeking an experienced DRILLER FOREMAN specializing in GEOTECHNICAL DRILLING OPERATIONS to join our team to lead and oversee drilling projects with precision and safety.

You will need experience running KLEMM, TEI, COMACCHIO and BARETTA equipment and drilling Micro-Piles, Rock or Soil Anchors, Tiebacks, Soil Nails, Micro‑piles in often challenging soil conditions all over New England to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Manage your drilling crew, coordinate equipment use and ensure that all geotechnical drilling activities meet project specifications, safety standards, and quality expectations.
• Inspect, operate, and maintain drilling equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
• Perform rigging, hoisting, and spotting for equipment movement.
• Perform soil leveling and ground preparation for equipment and materials.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and assist with basic equipment repairs.
• Operate support equipment such as skid steers, forklifts, excavators, mixers, and pumps as needed.
• Perform general labor tasks including digging, backfilling, site cleanup, and material handling.
• Safely operate hand and power tools including drills, saws, grinders, jackhammers, concrete mixers, and pneumatic tampers.
• Maintain safe working conditions and follow all safety policies and OSHA regulations.
• Travel to jobsites throughout the New England region.
• Work as a full‑time Field crew member, typically averaging 50-55 hours per week.

Benefits

• Pay at the overtime rate of 1.5 after 8 hours of regular work daily.
• Medical & Dental Insurance after 60 days. HELICAL pays 100% of medical and dental and HDI assists in high‑deductible plan reimbursement.
• 3 weeks of accrued PTO after 5 years.
• 401K retirement plan starts after 60 days. HDI contributes 3% of your annual pay.
• Hotel Credit AP for any overnight business stays.
• Per Diem for overnight stays (single rooms).
• Mileage and rate paid after 20 miles drive each way.
• Helical is an ESOP (Employee Stock Option Plan).

Must be able to pass Drug Screen and DOT Medical Physical, speak, read, and write English.

• Work Location: In person all over New England.