Drilling Assitant, Geotechnical

WSB; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

WSB is seeking a full-time field assistant to support geotechnical drilling projects in our Minnesota area. You will assist drillers with auger handling, soil sampling, rock coring, and backfilling, while preparing equipment and maintaining detailed field logs.

The role requires outdoor work, some travel, and potential overtime or overnight stays. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to obtain a DOT health card within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform light to moderate equipment maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record; DOT health card within 30 days.
• OSHA Hazmat, CPR, or First Aid certifications preferred (training available).
• Comfort working outdoors in all weather; ability to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist driller in geotechnical drilling operations including auger handling, soil sampling, rock coring, and backfilling.
• Prepare and mobilize equipment for daily projects and ensure tools/materials are secured.
• Maintain field logs and handle soil samples according to requirements.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of drill rigs and related equipment.
• Travel to project sites with overnight stays; overtime/weekend work may be required.
• Complete administrative tasks such as timesheets and project documentation.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Valid driver’s license

Daily travel readiness

Outdoor work readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Job description

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 driver’s 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.
• Traversesconstruction 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.
• Full‑time 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.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

WSB does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB, we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.