Driller Trainee - Port Saint Lucie

Tetra Tech; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Job summary

Ardaman & Associates, Inc. in Port St. Lucie, FL is hiring a Driller Trainee to support field crews conducting geotechnical exploration tests. This entry-level role involves assisting with SPT and auger drilling, operating and moving rigs, and maintaining equipment. Work outdoors with safety as a priority.

Training is provided; the position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to grow into more advanced field roles.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred, but training will be provided.
• Mechanical skills preferred.
• Must obtain DOT Medical Examiners Certificate or have current certificate before employment.
• CDL Class A or B license a plus.

Responsibilities

• Expedite field supplies.
• Perform duties at multiple job sites.
• Perform yard duties at direction of supervisor.
• Assist in measuring test boring locations.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Connect and disconnect drill pipe parts at hole entry/exit.
• Catch samples of drilled cuttings for analysis.
• Clean and maintain equipment.
• Move drilling rig and equipment between sites and set up.
• Dig and clean mud pits and drains.
• Assist with well development and pumping tests.
• Operate pumps for air, water, and mud and related tooling.
• Carry out minor maintenance and repairs, including lubrication and cleaning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience preferred

Mechanical skills

CDL license

DOT medical certificate

Job description

Like working outdoors? Want an entry level position with FULL BENEFITS that could lead to a career in test drilling?

Ardaman & Associates, Inc. is one of the largest geotechnical, materials testing, and environmental engineering consulting firms in the southeastern U.S. Ardaman has the following opportunity available:

DRILLER TRAINEE

Our Port St. Lucie office has an opportunity available for a Driller Trainee.

A driller assistant will assist the crew chief in Standard Penetration Test (SPT) and auger drilling techniques. The assistant will help move, set up and operate drilling rigs and related equipment to drill holes for geotechnical exploration test borings. Site investigation/geotechnical drilling is done to determine the soil characteristics on construction sites. Work is outdoors. The work is generally physically demanding. However, safety is Ardaman’s priority and we are proud of our safety record.

Responsibilities:

• Expedite field supplies.
• Perform duties at multiple job sites.
• Perform yard duties at direction of supervisor.
• Assist in measuring test boring locations
• Load and unload trucks.
• Smoothly and quickly connect and disconnect the lower parts of the drill pipe when it is being lowered into and raised from the hole.
• Catch samples of drilled cuttings to be analyzed.
• Clean and maintain equipment.
• Help move drilling rig and equipment from site to site and set up.
• Dig and clean mud pits and drains.
• Assist with well development and pumping tests.
• Operate equipment such as pumps for air, water and mud, and equipment and tools used to correct problems in drilled holes caused by mechanical breakdowns or by harmful natural conditions.
• Carry out minor maintenance and repairs, including lubrication and cleaning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience preferred, but will train
• Mechanical skills preferred
• Must be able to obtain DOT Medical Examiners Certificate or have current certificate prior to employment
• Class A or Class B CDL license a plus
• Available to work overtime, out of town, and weekends as required to meet client schedules
• Ability to lift drill pipe and materials weighing up to 80 lbs.
• Must pass company background checks including drug screen
• Must have an excellent driving record within company standards

We offer a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, and much more.