Driller I

Froehling-; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive group medical insurance

401K retirement

Paid time off

Company–observed paid holidays

Short and long-term disability

Company Cell Phone + Tablet

Use of Company Vehicle for onsite trav

Job summary

Froehling & Robertson, Inc. (F&R) seeks a field investigator to perform subsurface investigations across locations from highways to remote worksites.

Responsibilities include SPTs, hollow-stem augers, mud-rotary drilling, rock cores, and pavement studies under general supervision. You will guide drill crews, log borehole locations with GPS, follow safety rules, manage timesheets and expenses, and travel up to 65% overnight.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of drilling experience.
• Class A CDL preferred or obtainable after employment.
• State-issued well driller certification preferred.
• Ability to travel overnight up to 65%+.
• Strong math and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow safety regulations and DOT screening.
• Experience with SPT, mud rotary, and rock coring desirable.
• Ability to drive company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Performs site recons, digging and SPT drilling.
• Performs subsurface field investigations.
• Oversees and mentors drill helpers.
• Uses GPS to log borehole locations and link to worksite data.
• Follows all safety regulations and maintains records.
• Inputs timesheets and expenses; tracks daily work installed.
• Upholds F&R mission and values; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Drilling

Field investigations

GPS logging

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Problem solving

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Froehling & Robertson, Inc., (F&R)has been proudly engineering stability in the country since 1881. In addition to being one of theoldest independent testing/engineering companies, F&R is also aminority-owned business offeringcompetitive compensation/benefitsand apositive work environment designed around the philosophyof mutual respect for all! Our shared F&R/Employee values include:Safe & Healthy Work Environment, Value & Respect for F&R Employees and Clients, Trustworthiness, Technical Excellence, Continuous Improvement, and Financial Success.

We're always on the lookout for enthusiasticindividuals who are not afraid to get their boots and hard hats a little dirty from an honest day's work.

Come be a part of this talented and dedicated team.

Who we are looking for:

This position will be responsible for performing subsurface field investigations in a variety of locations, ranging from interstate highways to remote and difficult to access locations. Responsibilities include SPTs, hollow-stem augers, mud-rotary drilling, rock coring, and pavement investigations under general supervision. May oversee the rig crew.

What you’ll be doing:

Including but not limited to:

• Performs site recons, chainsaw clearing, hand augers, and SPT drilling
• Performs subsurface field investigations
• Oversees and mentors Driller Helpers
• Uses GPS to log the location of a site’s boreholes and link it to other information about the worksite
• Follows all safety regulations
• Performs material inventory as needed/assigned
• Tracks daily work installed
• Inputs timesheets and expenses electronically
• Upholds F&R mission statement and Core Values in all aspects of work
• Other duties as assigned

What you need to have:

• High School Degree or GED required
• Class A CDL preferred or able to obtain after employment
• State-issued well driller certification preferred
• 2+ years’ experience providing drilling services
• Experience with HSA, SPT, mud rotary, and/or rock coring highly desirable
• Ability to problem solve, accessing roadblocks with poise and control
• Strong project or task management skills, including scheduling, execution and follow-up
• Should have basic math skills
• Good customer relations skills
• Must be punctual and dependable
• Must be able to write legibly
• Must have ability to follow instructions
• Must be willing to work on a team or independently when need be
• Must be willing to participate in and pass F&R’s pre-employment screening including a background investigation, drug screening and driving record
• Must be able to drive company vehicle in accordance with F&R’s Vehicle Fleet Safety Policy.
• Must submit to and pass DOT screening requirements at hire and for duration of employment
• Ability to travel overnight (up to 65% or greater)

In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, ouremployees enjoy the below benefits:

• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and life
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Paid time off
• Company–observed paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 401K retirement
• Company Cell Phone + Tablet
• Use of Company Vehicle for every day onsite travel

We extend equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other reason protected by federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

F&R participates in the USCIS E-Verify Program to verify that all new hires are authorized to work in the United States.

EOE M/F/D/V/SO. Drug Free Workplace.

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