Field Drilling Technician – Environmental Sampling & Logs

LaBella Associates; Town of Lancaster (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedule

Health/Dental Insurance

401k Plan with Employer Match

Paid Parental Leave

Short & Long Term Disability

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Leadership Development Program

Fitness Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Program

Team Building Events

Community Service Events

Job summary

LaBella Associates is seeking a Field Geologist to join our environmental and geotechnical drilling team in New York. You will work with a Lead Driller to operate rigs, collect soil and groundwater samples, and install monitoring equipment in outdoor field conditions.

A strong safety mindset and ability to lift up to 75 lbs are essential. The role involves rig setup, logging, sample handling, and well installation, with travel for regional projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geology or closely related field.
• 1+ year of environmental, geotechnical, or construction drilling experience preferred.
• Must be physically able to lift up to 75 lbs and work outdoors.
• CDL Class A or B is a major plus; OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create boring logs describing soils, groundwater depths, and well diagrams.
• Assist with utility calls and health and safety plan creation.
• Handle paperwork: daily reports and HASP documentation.
• Assist in rig setup, mobilization, and operation of hollow-stem auger and Geoprobe rigs.
• Collect soil cores and groundwater samples; log using standard methods.
• Assist in constructing groundwater monitoring wells and piezometers.
• Decontaminate tools and drill rods between boreholes.
• Perform basic maintenance on rigs and equipment; restore sites after drilling.

Skills

Physical stamina

Valid driver's license

HAZWOPER certification desirable

Education

Geology degree

Job description

LaBella Associates is seeking a Field Geologist to join our environmental and geotechnical drilling team in New York. You will work with a Lead Driller to operate rigs, collect soil and groundwater samples, and install monitoring equipment in outdoor field conditions.

A strong safety mindset and ability to lift up to 75 lbs are essential. The role involves rig setup, logging, sample handling, and well installation, with travel for regional projects as needed.