Geotechnical Driller

EBA Engineering, Inc.; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits (medical, dental, vis

401(k) matching

FSA - Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance (short & long‑ten

Life insurance

Paid holidays & vacation

Tuition, certifications & licensure re

Job summary

EBA Engineering, Inc. is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Driller to join our field team in the Mid-Atlantic region.

You will operate and maintain drilling rigs, perform soil borings, rock coring, groundwater installations, and other subsurface investigations at diverse sites, while ensuring sample integrity and compliance with project specifications. You will collaborate with geotechnical engineers, geologists, and field staff, interpret drilling plans, complete logs and reports, and travel

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of experience operating geotechnical drilling equipment and performing subsurface investigations.
• Valid CDL or ability to obtain one within timeframe.
• Experience with soil sampling, rock coring, monitoring well installation, and related drilling activities.
• Knowledge of drilling methods: hollow-stem auger, mud rotary, rock coring.
• Ability to read boring location plans, utility mark-outs, and project specs.
• OSHA safety standards and safe drilling practices familiarity.
• Mechanical aptitude and equipment maintenance experience.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work on uneven terrain.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, including overnight assignments.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain truck-mounted, track-mounted, and ATV-mounted drilling rigs and equipment.
• Perform soil borings, rock coring, groundwater monitoring well installations, test pits, and other subsurface investigations.
• Collect, label, document, and preserve soil, rock, groundwater, and environmental samples.
• Collaborate with geotechnical engineers, geologists, environmental scientists, and field personnel.
• Read and interpret drilling plans, boring layouts, and project specs.
• Complete field logs, drilling reports, and safety and maintenance records.
• Ensure proper handling, transport, and storage of samples and equipment.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain drilling rigs and tooling.
• Mobilize/demobilize equipment to project sites; conduct site safety checks.
• Maintain OSHA and health/safety plan compliance; communicate with stakeholders.
• Assist in training drill helpers and junior field personnel.
• Travel regionally to project locations; perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hollow-stem auger

Mud rotary

Rock coring

Job description

Are you an experienced Geotechnical Driller looking for a rewarding opportunity with a respected engineering firm? At EBA Engineering, Inc. (EBA), we provide the opportunity to work on a wide variety of geotechnical and environmental drilling projects that support transportation, commercial, industrial, utility, and public infrastructure developments throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. If you enjoy working outdoors, operating specialized drilling equipment, and being part of projects that help shape communities, EBA is the place for you.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operating and maintaining truck-mounted, track-mounted, and ATV-mounted drilling rigs and associated equipment.
• Performing soil borings, rock coring, groundwater monitoring well installations, test pits, and other subsurface investigations in accordance with project requirements.
• Collecting, labeling, documenting, and preserving soil, rock, groundwater, and environmental samples for laboratory testing and analysis.
• Working closely with geotechnical engineers, geologists, environmental scientists, and field personnel to execute drilling and sampling programs.
• Reading and interpreting drilling plans, boring location layouts, utility clearances, and project specifications.
• Completing accurate field logs, drilling reports, daily activity reports, maintenance records, and other project documentation.
• Ensuring proper handling, transportation, and storage of samples and equipment.
• Conducting routine inspection, troubleshooting, lubrication, and maintenance of drilling rigs, tooling, and support equipment.
• Mobilizing and demobilizing drilling equipment to and from project sites throughout the region.
• Performing utility clearance and site safety checks before drilling operations begin.
• Maintaining compliance with company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and project-specific health and safety plans.
• Communicating effectively with project managers, clients, contractors, and property owners while in the field.
• Assisting with training and mentoring of drill helpers and junior field personnel.
• Working outdoors in varying weather conditions and on construction sites with uneven terrain.
• Traveling as required to project locations throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
• Performing additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of experience operating geotechnical drilling equipment and performing subsurface investigations.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or ability to obtain one within a specified timeframe.
• Experience performing soil sampling, rock coring, monitoring well installation, and related drilling activities.
• Working knowledge of drilling methods, including hollow-stem auger, mud rotary, and rock coring techniques.
• Ability to read and understand boring location plans, utility mark-outs, and project specifications.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and safe drilling practices.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience performing equipment maintenance and minor repairs.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 75 pounds; walking over rough and uneven terrain; standing for up to 12 hours a day on occasion; bending, stooping, kneeling, and twisting; using hands to grasp and reach; raising hands above the head; sitting; climbing; and balancing.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, including occasional overnight assignments, as project needs require.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Safety certifications such as OSHA 10‑Hour or OSHA 40‑Hour HAZWOPER are preferred.

BENEFITS

• a competitive salary and comprehensive compensation package
• health benefits encompassing medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• participation in a wellness rewards program designed to eliminate medical deductibles
• a 401(k) plan with matching contributions from the company
• flexible spending accounts
• company‑paid coverage for short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
• life insurance benefits
• paid holidays and vacation time
• reimbursement for tuition, certifications, and licensure to facilitate your ongoing professional advancement

WHAT WE DO

At EBA, we appreciate that our success depends upon the experience, knowledge, and teamwork of our staff. As such, we make our commitment count for our employees by valuing you and the work you do. We are committed to supporting diversity, opening doors, trading ideas, encouraging innovation, and giving our staff what they need to perform exceptional work in an exceptional atmosphere.

EBA provides civil/site, environmental, geotechnical, structural, transportation, water resources, and water systems engineering; surveying and mapping; construction management/inspection; field and laboratory material testing; subsurface utility engineering; asset management; and geospatial technologies services to clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

NOTICE TO THIRD‑PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that EBA does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, EBA will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, EBA explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of EBA.

EBA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Must be able to successfully pass a background check. We also conduct pre‑employment drug testing. Any job offer will be based on the results of background and drug testing.