Field Operations Assistant: Drilling & Equipment Support

conetec; Berlin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) plan

Stock incentives

Referral bonus

Professional development

Job summary

ConeTec is seeking an Assistant Field Operator to learn and support field teams across our drilling and sampling operations. The role involves hands-on work with heavy equipment, performing setup, operation, and routine maintenance while adhering to safety standards.

Ideal candidates are energetic, willing to learn, able to work outdoors, and capable of extended travel in North America. A pre-employment fit-for-duty test, including drug/alcohol testing and a background check, may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience or training relevant to drilling/sampling and/or heavy equipment operations/mechanics.
• Adequate operating time to demonstrate sufficient skills – candidate may be subject to working interview.
• Driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate various drilling equipment, sampling systems, geophysical instruments and other in-situ testing equipment following ConeTec’s procedures in a safe and productive manner.
• Become trained, company-certified and competent to operate numerous types of cone penetrometer and drilling equipment and other pieces of equipment within our extensive fleet.
• Provide timely assistance to Engineers and Technicians as required.
• Assist with the mobilization and demobilization of equipment in hard-to-access environments.
• Perform routine maintenance on various pieces of equipment to ensure optimal performance.

Skills

Drilling & sampling

Heavy equipment operations

Driver's license

Strong work ethic

Job description

ConeTec is seeking an Assistant Field Operator to learn and support field teams across our drilling and sampling operations. The role involves hands-on work with heavy equipment, performing setup, operation, and routine maintenance while adhering to safety standards.

Ideal candidates are energetic, willing to learn, able to work outdoors, and capable of extended travel in North America. A pre-employment fit-for-duty test, including drug/alcohol testing and a background check, may be required.