Geotechnical Driller — Field Exploration Pro

Intertek Global; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

PTO

Job summary

Intertek is seeking a Geotechnical Driller in Houston, Texas. The role involves performing soil and rock sampling, operating drill rigs at shallow to moderate depths, and coordinating daily field work with Driller Assistants.

You will log samples, maintain drilling records, prepare tooling, and ensure equipment is clean and prepared for the day. Travel up to 50% is required, with a CDL preferred.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ related geotechnical drilling experience.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record.
• Travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Investigate sub surface conditions, recognize and identify soil and rock types and material classification.
• Operate drilling equipment at shallow to moderate depths to perform complex site investigations.
• Responsible for drill rig transportation.
• Train and direct Driller Assistants, identify and coordinate daily work schedules at job site.
• Direct site inquiries from general public to the project team.
• Prepare tooling and supplies for the day’s tasks and loads/unloads/assembles/disassembles augers; trouble shoot drilling challenges.
• Retrieve / log samples and maintain record log of drilling activities.
• Clean and maintain equipment and perform site clean up.

Skills

Geotechnical drilling

Drill rig transportation

Site supervision

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Tools

Drilling equipment

Job description

Intertek is seeking a Geotechnical Driller in Houston, Texas. The role involves performing soil and rock sampling, operating drill rigs at shallow to moderate depths, and coordinating daily field work with Driller Assistants.

You will log samples, maintain drilling records, prepare tooling, and ensure equipment is clean and prepared for the day. Travel up to 50% is required, with a CDL preferred.