Driller Helper

ECS Group of Companies; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies is seeking a field technician to perform penetrometer testing, borings, and geoprobes, with responsibilities including data recording and reporting. The role requires safe operation of drill rigs, routine maintenance, and strict adherence to safety practices.

Candidate will work in Greenville, SC area, with travel as needed and occasional non-standard hours. High school diploma or GED preferred; 0–3 years of experience encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience with field testing and geotechnical investigations is preferred.
• Willingness to travel and work non-standard hours as required.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform penetrometer testing and related field operations including borings and geoprobes.
• Locate borings in the field and record drilling data accurately.
• Report project issues to the project manager or supervisor.
• Maintain drill rigs and support vehicles, reporting repairs as needed.
• Follow safety guidelines to maintain a safe work environment.
• Load equipment daily and complete time sheets and field paperwork.
• Care for and clean company vehicles and drilling equipment.
• Maintain professional behavior and quality standards.
• Willingness to work out of town and on non-standard schedules when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Penetrometer testing

Geoprobes

Field data recording

Safety procedures

Equipment maintenance

Time management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• 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
• Following company 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

Requirements

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

About ECS Group of Companies (ECS)

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 building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,200 employees in 125 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2026) and #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.