Geotechnical Driller Helper — Training, ESOP, $20–$24/hr

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc.; Woodbine (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Employer-paid benefits package

Tuition Reimbursement

Company vehicle and fuel card provided

Job summary

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates is seeking a Geotechnical Driller Helper for its Woodbine, MD office. The role involves assisting geotechnical drill rig operations, understanding hollow stem auger and related techniques, and supporting project work across MD and DE.

Will train a good candidate with reliability, a strong work ethic, and readiness to travel. We offer a starting rate of $20–$24 per hour, plus a signing bonus and performance-based incentives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to meet additional pre-employment requirements.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic, team player attitude, responsible, and reliable.
• Must be able to work out of town when needed.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 lbs.
• Clean and maintain company vehicle, drill rig, and equipment.
• Work closely with site leadership to ensure that scope of work is met timely and in accordance with safety standards.
• Produce daily reports and boring logs.
• Company-provided training and mentoring to expand skills and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist geotechnical drill rig operations and drilling techniques at Woodbine, MD.
• Collaborate with site leadership to maintain schedules and safety standards.
• Produce daily reports and boring logs to document findings.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Team player

Reliable

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hollow Stem Auger

Casing Advance Drilling

Mud Rotary Drilling

Split Spoon Sampling

Shelby Tube Sampling

Rock Coring

Job description

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates is seeking a Geotechnical Driller Helper for its Woodbine, MD office. The role involves assisting geotechnical drill rig operations, understanding hollow stem auger and related techniques, and supporting project work across MD and DE.

Will train a good candidate with reliability, a strong work ethic, and readiness to travel. We offer a starting rate of $20–$24 per hour, plus a signing bonus and performance-based incentives.