Driller Helper

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

Job summary

An established industry player in engineering consulting is seeking individuals to join their dynamic team. This role involves performing essential field operations, including penetrometer testing and drilling data recording, while adhering to safety standards. With a commitment to excellence, the company provides a supportive environment and values employee contributions. As part of a growing team, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and make a meaningful impact in the field of geotechnical and environmental consulting. If you are eager to learn and ready to embrace new challenges, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health insurance plans

Retirement plans

College savings plans

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in field operations preferred.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Penetrometer testing

Drilling data recording

Field work

Vehicle maintenance

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
• 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

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.