General Laborer / Driller Helper - Bartow

Ardaman & Associates, Inc. in; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Ardaman & Associates, Inc. in Bartow, FL is seeking a General Laborer / Driller Helper to join our outdoor field team.

This entry-level position supports drill crews in solid auger and rotary drilling, moving and setting up equipment, and assisting in field investigations for geotechnical studies. Work is physically demanding outdoors; comprehensive benefits are provided, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Paid Time Off, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred but will train.
• Mechanical skills preferred.
• Must have current DOT Medical Examiners Certificate or be able to obtain one prior to employment.
• Class A or Class B CDL license a plus.
• Available to work overtime and weekends as required to meet client schedules.
• Ability to lift drill pipe and materials weighing up to 80 lbs.
• Must pass company background checks including drug screen.
• Must have an excellent driving record within company standards.
• Local candidates preferred; no relocation assistance

Responsibilities

• Assist in drilling operations.
• Expedite field supplies.
• Perform duties at multiple job sites.
• Perform yard duties at direction of supervisor.
• Assist in measuring test boring locations.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Smoothly and quickly connect and disconnect the lower parts of the drill pipe when it is being lowered into and raised from the hole.
• Catch samples of drilled cuttings to be analyzed.
• Clean and maintain equipment.
• Help move drilling rig and equipment from site to site and set up.
• Dig and clean mud pits and drains.
• Assist with well development and pumping tests.
• Operate equipment such as pumps for air, water and mud, and equipment and tools used to correct problems in drilled holes caused by mechanical breakdowns or by harmful natural conditions.
• Carry out minor maintenance and repairs, including lubrication and cleaning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Education

DOT Medical Exam Certificate

CDL license

Job description

General Laborer / Driller Helper - Bartow (Finance)

Like working outdoors? Want an entry level position with FULL BENEFITS that could lead to a career in test drilling?

Ardaman & Associates, Inc. is one of the largest geotechnical, materials testing, and environmental engineering consulting firms in the southeastern U.S. Ardaman has the following opportunity available:

GENERAL LABORER - DRILLER HELPER

A driller helper will assist the crew chief in solid auger and rotary drilling techniques. The driller helper will provide assistance to move, set up and operate drill rigs and related equipment to drill test holes for geotechnical engineering studies. Site investigation/geotechnical drilling is done to determine the soil characteristics on sites to be developed as buildings, roadways and bridges. Work is outdoors. The work is generally physically demanding. However, safety is in our work is an uncompromised value and we are proud of our safety record.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drilling operations.
• Expedite field supplies.
• Perform duties at multiple job sites.
• Perform yard duties at direction of supervisor.
• Assist in measuring test boring locations.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Smoothly and quickly connect and disconnect the lower parts of the drill pipe when it is being lowered into and raised from the hole.
• Catch samples of drilled cuttings to be analyzed.
• Clean and maintain equipment.
• Help move drilling rig and equipment from site to site and set up.
• Dig and clean mud pits and drains.
• Assist with well development and pumping tests.
• Operate equipment such as pumps for air, water and mud, and equipment and tools used to correct problems in drilled holes caused by mechanical breakdowns or by harmful natural conditions.
• Carry out minor maintenance and repairs, including lubrication and cleaning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred but will train.
• Mechanical skills preferred.
• Must have current DOT Medical Examiners Certificate or be able to obtain one prior to employment.
• Class A or Class B CDL license a plus.
• Available to work overtime and weekends as required to meet client schedules.
• Ability to lift drill pipe and materials weighing up to 80 lbs.
• Must pass company background checks including drug screen.
• Must have an excellent driving record within company standards.
• Local candidates preferred; no relocation assistance

We offer a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, and much more.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ardaman is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tetra Tech, who is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans. Ardaman is a Drug Free Workplace.

We invite applications from all interested parties. No agencies.

Learn about Ardaman and explore our open positions at www.ardaman.com

Additional Information

• Organization: 113 AAI