Geotechnical Driller (CDL) — ESOP & Travel Perks

S&ME; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership (ESOP)

Career growth

Exciting projects

Supportive culture

Flexibility

Community impact

Job summary

S&ME, Inc. is hiring a full-time Driller to support outdoor drilling operations in Tennessee. You will mobilize equipment, supervise drill assistants, and ensure quality and safety on site.

This role requires hands-on work, reliability, and travel with per diem provided as needed. The ideal candidate has a CDL, a valid driller license, and at least 3 years of geotechnical or environmental drilling experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years of geotechnical and/or environmental drilling experience.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and valid driller license.
• Working knowledge of hollow stem auger, mud rotary, and rock coring techniques.
• Effective communication in English (spoken and written).
• Routine vehicle and equipment maintenance capability.

Responsibilities

• Drilling operations management for assigned projects, overseeing lower-level drillers.
• Review field logs, samples, and data; communicate with management and technical staff.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and calibration to ensure good working conditions.
• Ensure drilling functions meet standard methods and project documents for quality.
• Coordinate daily activities of drillers assistants and report progress to management.

Skills

CDL

English communication

Drilling knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hollow stem auger

Mud rotary

Rock coring

Job description

S&ME, Inc. is hiring a full-time Driller to support outdoor drilling operations in Tennessee. You will mobilize equipment, supervise drill assistants, and ensure quality and safety on site.

This role requires hands-on work, reliability, and travel with per diem provided as needed. The ideal candidate has a CDL, a valid driller license, and at least 3 years of geotechnical or environmental drilling experience.