Geotechnical Driller: Field Sampling & Subsurface Drilling

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc.; Lackmans (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Casual dress

Free parking

Cafeteria plan

Years of Service awards

Job summary

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. seeks a Geotechnical Driller to support field investigations across Kansas. You will operate drilling rigs, collect soil and rock samples, and assist with field testing and documentation on diverse project sites.

The role requires outdoor work in varying weather, physical activity, and occasional travel to job sites. Prior experience with augers, SPT sampling, and rock coring is preferred; strong safety awareness is essential.

Qualifications

• Driller’s experience should include drilling operations.
• Experience handling solid and hollow stem augers.
• Familiarity with SPT sampling and rock coring.

Responsibilities

• Perform soil and subsurface drilling to support geotechnical investigations.
• Operate and maintain drilling equipment.
• Collect soil and rock samples for testing and documentation.
• Assist with field testing and site documentation.

Tools

Drilling equipment operation

SPT sampling

Rock core sampling

Job description

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. seeks a Geotechnical Driller to support field investigations across Kansas. You will operate drilling rigs, collect soil and rock samples, and assist with field testing and documentation on diverse project sites.

The role requires outdoor work in varying weather, physical activity, and occasional travel to job sites. Prior experience with augers, SPT sampling, and rock coring is preferred; strong safety awareness is essential.