Driller Helper

-; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading geotechnical consulting firm in a dynamic role that involves performing penetrometer testing and maintaining drilling equipment. This position offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment focused on safety and quality standards. As part of a well-established organization, you will contribute to various projects while enjoying comprehensive benefits, including paid time off and health plans. If you are eager to grow your career in engineering consulting and enjoy hands-on work, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

College Savings Plans

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in drilling and fieldwork.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard penetrometer testing and record drilling data.
• Maintain drill rig and support truck, ensuring safety compliance.

Skills

Penetrometer Testing

Data Recording

Safety Procedures

Maintenance of Equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

What You'll Do

• Perform standard penetrometer testing operations, including borings and geoprobes.
• Locate borings in the field.
• Record required drilling data accurately.
• Report project-specific issues to the project manager and/or supervisor.
• Perform drill rig and support truck maintenance; report repair and maintenance issues to the drilling supervisor.
• Follow company safety procedures and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment for all crew personnel.
• Safely and accurately load drill rig and support vehicles with supplies daily.
• Promptly and accurately complete timesheets and field paperwork.
• Care for and clean assigned company vehicles, drilling equipment, and other assigned equipment.
• Maintain professional behavior and uphold quality standards.
• Willingness to work out of town and on non-standard work schedules when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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 over 100 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is 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 more information about ECS, click here.

We value our employees and provide benefits such as paid time off, health and insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more. Click here to learn more about ECS's benefits.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

The contractor will not discriminate or retaliate against employees or applicants for discussing or disclosing pay, except as permitted by law regarding access to compensation information as part of their essential job functions.