Geotechnical Drill Helper

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates; Woodbine (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

100% Employer-Paid Benefits

Health insurance

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referrals bonus

Job summary

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates is seeking a Geotechnical Driller Helper for our Woodbine, MD office. Training is available; candidates should be reliable, motivated, and capable of handling field duties including Hollow Stem Auger and related sampling methods.

Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic, organizational skills, and the ability to lift up to 100 lbs. Projects are mainly in MD and DE with occasional out-of-town work, supported by a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and a strong work ethic.
• Willing to train promising candidates in geotechnical drilling tasks.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs and work out of town when needed.

Responsibilities

• Produce daily reports and boring logs.
• Assist drilling operations and maintain equipment in the field.
• Support project crews across MD and DE with safe, timely execution.

Skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Reliable

Strong work ethic

Ability to lift up to 100 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

HURRY! $200 SIGN-ON BONUS* $$$ for all new hires! Plus, an additional bonus for one year of service!

We offer a starting rate of $20 - $24/hour based on experience.

WHO ARE WE?

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates is a multi-disciplined, ENR Top 500 engineering firm with over 20 offices across the Mid-Atlantic region. With a 35-year history of success, we take pride in our 100% employee-owned ESOP structure, fostering a culture of teamwork, ambition, and professional growth. Our employees drive our success, and we are committed to providing opportunities for advancement.

YOUR ROLE:

Hillis-Carnes Engineering is actively seeking a Geotechnical Driller Helper for our Woodbine, MD office. The ideal candidate should have an in-depth understanding of the geotechnical drill rig operations and drilling techniques, but willing to train a good candidate. Candidate needs to be reliable, motivated, possess a positive attitude, and have a good work ethic. Experience with Hollow Stem Auger and Casing Advance Drilling, Mud Rotary Drilling, Split Spoon and Shelby Tube Sampling, and Rock Coring. Projects will be primarily located in MD and DE with the possibility of work in other states.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to meet additional pre-employment requirements.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong work ethic, team player attitude, responsible, and reliable
• Must be able to work out of town when needed
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 lbs.
• Clean and maintain company vehicle, drill rig, and equipment
• Work closely with site leadership to ensure that scope of work is being met within a timely schedule and in accordance with the safety standards
• Produce daily reports and boring logs
• Successful candidate will be encouraged to expand their skills and certifications through company-provided training and mentoring

BENEFITS:

• Salary range is between $20 and $24/Hour and will be negotiated based on experience.
• Company vehicle and fuel card provided during work hours.
• We are proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer an appealing benefit package. A few of these perks include: 100% Employer-Paid Benefits (Long-Term Disability, Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance Program), Health (V/ Health Savings Account Option), Disability, 401k w/ Company Match, Generous Compensation for Employee-Referrals, Tuition Reimbursement and many more!

Need another reason to join in on the success? We offer an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in which employees are given shares in the company and the more successful the company is, the more valuable the shares become!