Driller Helper

Mfsconstruction; New Jersey; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geotechnical drilling firm in New Jersey is seeking a motivated Driller Helper to support drilling operations and assist with subsurface investigations. This role requires teamwork, strong communication skills, and adherence to safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree and be open to working outdoors in varying conditions.

Benefits

Paid Vacation

401K

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Driver's License required.
• 3 years of professional construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drilling operations, soil and rock drilling, core sampling.
• Support the Driller in loading/unloading drilling equipment and preparing tools.
• Adhere to safety policies and industry standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational Skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Innovative geotechnical drilling firm is looking for a driven, career-minded individual to fill the Driller Helper position. This position reports to the Lead Driller.

The primary role of the Driller Helper is to assist the geotechnical driller in subsurface investigations, provide support with drilling operations, stay on top of equipment maintenance, and safety protocols. This role involves assisting with tasks like drilling, sampling, well installation, and general field work, often working outdoors in various weather conditions.

A successful candidate will be a team player who is self-motivated and willing to jump in and assist where needed.

As this is a field position, you will be expected to perform work year-round, in varying weather conditions that may be wet, cold or hot. You may be required to work nights and weekends.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with drilling operations, including soil and rock drilling, core sampling, etc.
• Support the Driller in loading/unloading drilling equipment, preparing tools and supplies, and operating pumps & generators.
• Assist with maintenance and cleaning of drill rigs, trucks, work areas, etc.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and industry standards/regulations.
• Assist with measuring boring locations, communicating job site conditions, and expediting supplies.
• Other duties may include driving to job sites, and complete tasks as assigned.
• Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)
• Understand and adhere to safety protocols and procedures
• Excellent teamwork, communication and people skills a must
• Ability and desire to learn and progress within the organization
• Organized and self-motivated to accomplish goals
• Able to multitask and work in a fast-paced challenging environment
• Must be willing to travel within NJ and all adjoining states
• Adapt to changing schedules and work hours
• Overall professional construction experience: 3 years (Preferred)

Physical Requirements:

• Continually required to stand, walk, and sit
• Continually required to talk and/or hear
• Continually utilize visual acuity to operate office and field equipment
• Continually exposed to outside weather conditions
• Continually required to bend, stoop, and kneel
• Continually required to lift and carry heavy equipment and materials

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

About the Company:

MFS is an independent and innovative consulting engineering and construction management firm headquartered in South Plainfield, New Jersey. We share a total commitment to excellence both internally and externally. Externally, we offer clients expertise in site/civil, structural, geotechnical and foundation, survey, geotechnical drilling, and construction management services. Internally, we offer excellent benefit packages that include Paid Vacation, Sick, and Holidays, 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Training, and Tuition Reimbursement. To learn more, please visit us on the web at www.MFSconstruction.com. MFS is an EEO/AAP Employer.

Notice to Third Party Agencies:

Please note that MFS, which is comprised of MFS ConsultingEngineers and Surveyor, DPC, MFS Construction, LLC, MFS Consulting, LLC and MFS Consulting Engineers, CORP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to the HR Department or any job sourcing ad of MFS, in the form of an e-mail, fax, or mail will be deemed to be the property of MFS. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request from MFS' HR Department, MFS reserves the unrestricted right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without incurring any liability (financial or otherwise) to the recruiter, agency, and/or staffing firm.