Geotechnical Driller

Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing, Inc; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Coverage

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance available for

Paid Medical Leave

Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability

401(k) employer match

Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex  

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Paid Time Off

Ten Paid Holidays

Job summary

Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing, Inc. in Paducah, KY is seeking a Geotechnical Driller to operate drilling rigs for geotechnical test borings and to collect soil and rock samples for analysis.

You will lead and coordinate in-house drilling operations, supervise crew members, ensure adherence to project specifications, and uphold safety procedures while traveling as needed to field sites. This role offers full-time employment with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–4 years geotechnical drilling experience required.
• Physically demanding outdoor work; ability to lift 80+ lbs.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL preferred.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain drilling rigs and equipment for geotechnical test borings.
• Collect and document soil and rock samples for analysis.
• Ensure drilling functions meet project specifications, QA/QC, and contract documents.
• Follow safety procedures and company guidelines.
• Lead and coordinate in-house drilling operations, including crew supervision, scheduling, and field execution.
• Foster a professional, accountable, and respectful team environment.

Skills

Geotechnical drilling

Crew supervision

Heavy equipment operation

Safety procedures

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Drilling rigs

Heavy equipment

Job description

Geotechnical Driller

Paducah, KY

Bring your drilling experience to a stable, growing engineering firm where safety, teamwork, and doing the job right matter. In this role, you’ll operate drilling equipment for geotechnical investigations, collect high-quality samples, and help keep field operations running smoothly—while supporting and guiding less experienced crew members.

Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing, Inc. is part of the Bacon Farmer Workman and Marcum family of companies. With 190+ employees across eleven offices, we deliver full-service engineering support—from planning and design through construction—for civil, structural, transportation, mechanical, and electrical projects.

We’re committed to a workplace where employees feel welcomed, supported, and able to grow. We invest in our people with the tools, training, and opportunities to build long-term careers.

Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain drilling rigs and equipment for geotechnical test borings.
• Collect and document soil and rock samples for analysis.
• Assure that all drilling functions, including quality control, quality assurance, and verification, are performed in accordance with the standard drilling methods, project specifications, and other contract documents.
• Responsible for safety procedures and following company guidelines.
• Lead and coordinate in-house drilling operations, including crew supervision, scheduling, and daily field execution
• Support a positive team environment by modeling professionalism, accountability, and respectful communication.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-4 years of geotechnical drilling experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with tools and heavy equipment.
• Valid Driver’s License required (CDL preferred).
• Ability to work in physically demanding outdoor environments.
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including overtime as needed.
• Must be able to lift 80+ lbs and perform labor-intensive tasks.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Coverage (employee coverage, employer paid)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance of $50,000
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance is available for employee and their dependents
• Paid Medical Leave
• Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Company Match 401 (k) program
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Paid Time Off
• Ten Paid Holidays

Job Type:

• Full-time

Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing, Inc. and Marcum Engineering LLC are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetics, citizenship status, or any other legally protected basis.