Driller Helper

Engineering Consulting Services; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in engineering consulting is seeking a motivated individual to join their team. This role involves performing essential geotechnical testing operations, adhering to safety protocols, and maintaining drilling equipment. With a strong commitment to employee welfare, the company offers a range of benefits including paid time off and health insurance. If you have a passion for engineering and a desire to grow in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a leader in the field and contribute to impactful projects while advancing your career in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health insurance plans

Retirement plans

College savings plans

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in geotechnical testing operations.
• High School diploma or GED preferred for applicants.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard penetrometer testing and drilling operations.
• Maintain and report on drilling equipment and safety procedures.

Skills

Penetrometer testing

Drilling data recording

Safety procedures adherence

Maintenance of drilling equipment

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.