Geotechnical Driller – Build a Future in Specialized Construction

GeoStabilization International®; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in geohazard mitigation is seeking a Geotechnical Driller to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse projects across the United States, with a focus on safety and quality. As a Geotechnical Driller, you'll apply your expertise in soil nailing, micropiles, and rock drilling while contributing to significant geohazard repairs. The company values your growth with training and development plans, and you'll enjoy competitive compensation, including paid travel and overtime. Join a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes your future and safety.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Holidays and Personal Days

Parental Leave

Life and Disability Insurance

Legal Shield Services

100% Paid Travel

Qualifications

• 2+ years of geotechnical or civil construction experience required.
• Experience with heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
• Ability to work outdoors in all conditions.

Responsibilities

• Work effectively with a Superintendent and team to complete projects.
• Travel across the US for geotechnical projects on a set schedule.
• Learn and apply new skills in machinery and soils technology.

Skills

Geotechnical Construction Experience

Heavy Equipment Operation

Problem Solving

Safety Compliance

Travel Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Skid Steer

Excavator

Concrete/Grout Pump

Job description

Geotechnical Driller – Build a Future in Specialized Construction

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Overview

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Overview

This is the one you’ve been looking for.

A chance to put your time and energy into a company that has:

• Designed training and development plans to grow your money-making ability.
• A path to becoming a lead-hand, a Superintendent or beyond.
• The sheer volume of projects to keep you on that path year-round.
• An OWNERSHIP plan – you are an owner here.
• A safety record is in the top 10% of the industry.
  
  

This isn’t just a job – it’s a path to more for people who believe their work ethic and focus on quality should carry them farther.

We’re looking for senior tradespeople with geotechnical construction experience including: soil nailing, micropiles, shotcrete, rock drilling, grouting, and case drilling. This is a travel job with projects across the US. Crews work a 3-week on, 1-week off schedule.

All of our work is geotechnical, including geohazard projects like landslide repair, mudslide repair and erosion control, where experienced tradespeople play a critical role in our success.

Responsibilities

• Working with a Superintendent and teammates, apply your skills effectively to get work done efficiently, safely and correctly.
• Work in your specialty area but be willing and able to contribute any work that helps drive project success.
• Travel across the US to do work. We travel on 3-week on, 1-week off or 5-day on, 2-day off schedules depending on the location of the crew member and the work.
• Learn and apply new skills so you can do more: machines, soils technology, specialty techniques, leadership and problem-solving principles.
  
  

Qualifications

• 2+ years of geotechnical or civil construction experience
• Heavy equipment operation experience (skid steer, excavator, concrete/grout pump, etc.)
• Equipment cleanup and maintenance.
• Experience with casing, rock drilling or similar.
• At least one year of traveling construction labor experience.
• At least one year of working outside in all conditions.
• Ability to understand and meet daily production targets.
• A history of problem solving; the ability to grasp a problem, see a solution, and do whatever it takes to get the problem solved.
• A history of complying with construction crew safety principles and tools.
• Ability to be on time, all the time, every time.
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Climates vary in degrees, in tropical to desert environments.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate and hearing protection is often required.
• Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.
• Regular heavy lifting (75lbs+) of construction materials on the job site.
  
  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel

Up to 100% travel across the U.S.

Compensation

• This is a GMT3 job posting. The wage for that role is $24 - $26/hour
• Hourly rate based on your experience. In general, our pay scale increases for:
• More years of experience and technical expertise with the tools and technologies in drilling.
• Ability to drive (CMV or CDL)
• Experience or certifications for heavy equipment operations (skid steer, forklift, Bobcat, Scissor lift, or CDL vehicles.)
• Experience with shotcrete or grouting pumps on the job.
• Experience directing teams, managing customer interactions, or managing projects.
• All positions earn overtime
• 100% paid travel
  
  

Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, Vision (HSA and FSA available)
• Accident and life insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401K
• 17 paid holidays and personal days
• Parental leave
• Legal Shield Services
  
  

About US

GeoStabilization International is the leading geohazard mitigation firm operating throughout the United States and Canada. We specialize in Geohazard emergency response to landslide repairs, rockfall mitigation, and grouting using design/build and design/build/warranty contracting. Our expertise, specialized tools, and worldwide partnerships allow us to repair virtually any slope stability or foundation problem in any geologic setting.

We are part of a growing, $500m portfolio of businesses that is the largest company of its kind in the world. We offer great compensation, a chance to be a company owner, a regular stream of challenging projects, and a safety record in the top 10% of our industry.

GeoStabilization International, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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