Geotechnical Driller

STV, Inc.; Glasgow (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Program

Job summary

STV, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Geotechnical Driller in Glasgow, KY to support drilling operations for geotechnical investigations. You will assist the Driller, operate equipment for borings, and travel as needed to project sites.

The role requires physical work, the ability to lift heavy loads, and willingness to work in varied weather and terrain. Prior drilling exposure and the ability to drive a non-automatic truck are important.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Clear verbal and written communication for field reports and boring logs; basic math for depths and volumes.
• Ability to drive non-automatic truck.
• Ability to pull trailers up to 16 feet.
• Lift 50 pounds 50 times per day; occasional 150 pounds weekly.
• Work outdoors in all weather, near construction equipment and dirt/grease.
• Walk varied terrain and bend/kneel daily.
• Out-of-town travel is common.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine drilling support tasks for geotechnical investigations.
• Assist Driller with drilling tasks, equipment setup, material transport, and logs.
• Dozer operation limited to access for drilling (training provided).
• Assist with routine maintenance on drilling equipment.

Skills

Communication

Math skills

Drive non-automatic truck

Trailer handling

Lifting requirements

Physical endurance

Field work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

STV is looking for a Full-Time Geotechnical Driller out of our Glasgow, KY location.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Performroutine tasks in support of drilling operations for geotechnical investigations, including soil testing and borings for various project types.
• AssistDriller with drilling tasks associated with execution of geotechnical investigations, including setting up and operating drilling equipment, transporting materials and recording information from the job site.
• Limited operation of dozer to achieve access for drilling equipment. (Training provided)
• Assist withroutine maintenance on drilling equipment.

Qualifications and Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and written to complete daily field reports and boring logs. Basic math is required for depths of borings and volume calculations.
• Ability to drive non-automatic truck is required.
• Ability to pull trailers in varying length up to 16 feet
• Ability to lift 50 pounds 50 times per day. Occasionally required to lift 150 pounds (about once a week).
• Work will typically occur in all types of weather and around significant construction equipment with exposure to dirt, grease, oils, etc.
• Walking over various types of terrain is required such as low-lying swampy areas to mountainous, rugged terrain. Significant time spent bending or kneeling during each day.
• Most drilling operations require out of town stays

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Compensation Range:

$45,218.00 - $51,384.00

STV offers the following benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.