Geotechnical Driller — Field Soil & Rock Specialist

Intertek Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Intertek is seeking a Geotechnical Driller in Houston, TX to perform a variety of boring, soil and rock sampling, and site investigations. The role requires safe operation of drilling equipment and coordination of driller assistants on active job sites.

The position involves travel up to 50%, outdoors work in varying weather, and occasional night shifts. A valid driver’s license and geotechnical drilling experience are required.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ related geotechnical drilling experience.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record.
• Travel up to 50%.
• Ability to lift, move, push and pull up to 50 pounds frequently; Occasionally, over 50 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, including hot and cold temperatures.
• Ability to climb occasionally, and work at various heights.
• Ability to work overnight hours and off shift.

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; troubleshoot drilling challenges.
• Retrieve / log samples and maintain record log of drilling activities.
• Clean and maintain equipment and perform site clean up.

Skills

Geotechnical drilling experience

Driver's license

Travel up to 50%

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Outdoor work in weather

Climb and heights

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Job description

Intertek is seeking a Geotechnical Driller in Houston, TX to perform a variety of boring, soil and rock sampling, and site investigations. The role requires safe operation of drilling equipment and coordination of driller assistants on active job sites.

The position involves travel up to 50%, outdoors work in varying weather, and occasional night shifts. A valid driver’s license and geotechnical drilling experience are required.