Drilling Assitant, Geotechnical

WSB and Associates; Ardmore (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

WSB is seeking a Drilling Assistant, Geotechnical to support geotechnical drilling operations in field environments. You will assist the driller, prepare equipment, maintain logs, and ensure safety practices on site.

The role involves travel to project sites, potential overtime, and occasional overnight stays. Qualified candidates typically have a high school diploma, basic MS Office skills, and may have prior drilling or heavy equipment experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior drilling or heavy equipment experience preferred but not required; on-the-job training provided.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform light to moderate equipment maintenance.
• Possession of a valid driver's license with a clean driving record and ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist driller in geotechnical drilling operations including auger handling, soil sampling, rock coring, and borehole backfilling.
• Prepare and mobilize equipment for daily projects, ensuring tools and materials are loaded and secured.
• Maintain accurate field logs and handle soil samples per project requirements.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of drill rigs, support vehicles, and related equipment.
• Ensure safe work practices by adhering to safety guidelines and company standards.
• Travel to project sites with occasional overnight stays; overtime and weekend work may be required.
• Complete administrative tasks such as timesheets, expense reports, and project documentation.

Skills

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Outdoor work

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Drill rigs

Auger handling

Soil sampling

Job description

Drilling Assitant, Geotechnical

Forge ahead with WSB. WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results, and we've dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We've inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. We invite you to forge ahead with us.

What you will do:

• Assist driller in geotechnical drilling operations including auger handling, soil sampling, rock coring, and borehole backfilling.


• Prepare and mobilize equipment for daily projects, ensuring all tools and materials are loaded and secured.


• Maintain accurate field logs and handle soil samples in accordance with project requirements.


• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of drill rigs, support vehicles, and related equipment.


• Ensure safe work practices by adhering to National Drilling Association safety guidelines and company standards.


• Support site setup and breakdown including transporting augers, sampling equipment, and securing rigs at the end of each day.


• Complete administrative tasks such as timesheets, expense reports, and required project documentation.


• Travel to project sites with occasional overnight stays; overtime and weekend work may be required.


• Perform additional duties as assigned, which may include office, laboratory, or field support work during slower periods.


• Moves materials weighing up to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 100 lbs.


• Traverses job sites having uneven terrain, slopes, confined spaces, or reinforced trenches.


• Positions self to access tools and materials in various locations.


• Operates tools requiring fine motor skills.


• Ascends/descends into job site areas to complete inspections and data collection.


• Conducts visual assessments of task quality and job site safety.


• Remains in a stationary position for extended periods.

What you will bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.


• Prior drilling or heavy equipment experience preferred but not required; on-the-job training provided.


• Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform light to moderate equipment maintenance.


• Possession of a valid drivers license with a clean driving record and the ability to operate a motor vehicle is required.


• CDL Class A or B license preferred but not required.


• Ability to obtain a DOT Medical/Health Card within 30 days of employment.


• OSHA 40-hour Hazmat, CPR, or First Aid certifications preferred (training available if not already certified).


• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Suite Products (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc).


• Primarily field-based role must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.


• Must be able to work onsite at a WSB office, as needed, as required by the project, client, or hiring manager.


• The role generally involves 45 55 hours per week, with the possibility of evening or weekend assignments as project needs arise.


• Regular travel to project sites is expected, including periodic overnight stays depending on project location and duration.


• Reliable transportation required and the ability to travel daily within assigned territory.


• Operatestools requiring fine motor skills.


• Moves materials weighing up to 75 pounds periodically.


• Traverseresconstruction sites having uneven terrain, slopes, confined spaces, or reinforced trenches.


• Conducts visual assessments of task quality and job site safety.


• Positions selfto access tools and materials in various locations.


• Ascends/descends into job site areas to complete inspections and data collection.


• May remain in stationary position for extended periods.:


• Primarily field-based role must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.


• Fulltime position with standard business hours; occasional night work or overtime may be required based on project deadlines.


• Must be able to work onsite at a WSB office, as needed, as required by the project, client, or hiring manager.


• Reliable transportation required and the ability to travel daily within assigned territory.


• Travel may be required.

Who We Are:

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short-and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

WSB strives to ensure that its careers website is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email [e-mail].

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WSB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at [e-mail]. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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