Driller Helper

Engineering Consulting Services; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Geotechnical Technician, where you will play a vital role in performing penetrometer testing and drilling operations. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in diverse environments while adhering to strict safety standards. You will be responsible for maintaining equipment and accurately recording data, ensuring the highest quality of work. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive work culture, this role is perfect for those looking to grow in the engineering consulting field. If you are eager to contribute to impactful projects and enjoy hands-on work, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

College Savings Plans

Qualifications

• Experience with penetrometer testing and drilling operations.
• Ability to maintain safety standards and perform equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard penetrometer testing and drilling operations.
• Maintain equipment and report issues to supervisors.
• Follow safety procedures to ensure a safe work environment.

Skills

Penetrometer Testing

Drilling Operations

Data Recording

Maintenance Skills

Safety Procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

What You'll Do

• Performing standard penetrometer testing operations including performing borings and geoprobes
• Locating borings in the field
• Recording required drilling data
• Reporting project-specific issues to the project manager and/or your supervisor
• Performing drill rig and support truck maintenance; reporting repair and maintenance issues to the drilling supervisor
• Followingcompany safety procedures and guidelines for maintaining a safe work environment for all crew personnel
• Safely and accurately loading drill rig and support vehicle each day with supplies
  Promptly and accurately completing time sheets and field paperwork
• Care for and clean assigned company vehicles and drilling equipment and other assigned equipment
• Maintaining professional behavior and quality standards
• Willingness to work out of town and on non-standard work schedules when required
• Other duties as assigned

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What We're Looking For

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• 0 – 3 years of experience

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.

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.

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• 0 – 3 years of experience