Driller Helper

ECS Southeast, LLP; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Southeast, LLP is seeking a field technician to perform penetrometer testing, borings, and geoprobes in client projects across multiple sites. You will locate borings, record data, and report issues to the project manager, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Responsibilities include operating drill rigs and support trucks, maintaining safety practices, completing field paperwork, and keeping equipment clean and functional. Some travel and non-standard hours may be required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform standard penetrometer testing and geotechnical borings.
• Locate borings in the field and record drilling data.
• Report issues to project manager and supervisor.
• Operate and maintain drill rig and support vehicles.
• Follow safety procedures to maintain a safe crew environment.
• Load supplies daily and complete time sheets.
• Care for and clean equipment and vehicles.
• Maintain professional behavior and quality standards.
• Willingness to work out of town and non-standard schedules.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Field testing

Data recording

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Drill rigs

Job description

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
• 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

Qualifications

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

About Us

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), #148 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) 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, clickhere.