Field Driller CDL — ESOP, Travel & Growth

S&ME; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership/ESOP

Company vehicle with fuel card

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays and PTO with rollover

Medical, Dental & Vision with HSA/FSA

Job summary

S&ME, a geotechnical engineering and field exploration firm, is seeking a full‑time Driller to support operations in the field. The role involves mobilizing drilling equipment, supervising drillers, and selecting appropriate drilling techniques for each project.

You will review field data, maintain equipment, and ensure quality control per project specifications. Travel is required with paid hotels and per diem; a valid CDL and driller license are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years of geotechnical and/or environmental drilling experience.
• CDL and valid driller license required.
• Experience with hollow stem auger, mud rotary, and rock coring techniques.
• Good written and spoken English communication.

Responsibilities

• Drilling operations: oversee and mentor lower‑level drillers on assigned projects.
• Field sampling: review logs, samples, and data; communicate with management and staff.
• Equipment maintenance: supervise maintenance of vehicles and drilling equipment.
• Quality: ensure drilling methods meet project specs and contractual documents.
• Coordinate activities of driller assistants and report field conditions daily.

Skills

CDL

Driller license

English communication

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

S&ME, a geotechnical engineering and field exploration firm, is seeking a full‑time Driller to support operations in the field. The role involves mobilizing drilling equipment, supervising drillers, and selecting appropriate drilling techniques for each project.

You will review field data, maintain equipment, and ensure quality control per project specifications. Travel is required with paid hotels and per diem; a valid CDL and driller license are essential.