Geotechnical Driller's Apprentice

Kids for the Future; Newburg (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Negley’s in Newburg, PA is seeking a Geotechnical Apprentice to support drilling operations, rig setup, and sample collection. The role is physical, with outdoor duties and potential for growth from entry-level to mid-level field professional.

You will assist in rig mobilization, material handling, and site safety practices while ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and safe operation of equipment. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for long periods and repeatedly lift heavy equipment up to 100 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot hand tools and heavy machinery.

Responsibilities

• Rig Support & Setup: Help mobilize, set up, and dismantle drilling rigs and support equipment at job sites.
• Material Handling: Move, load, and unload heavy drill rods, casing, and supplies weighing between 50 to 100 lbs.
• Drilling Operations: Assist the driller in techniques like auger, mud rotary, or rock coring to extract core samples.
• Maintenance & Housekeeping: Perform routine cleaning and maintenance on rigs and support vehicles to meet safety standards.
• Site Safety: Help set up traffic control zones and strictly follow OSHA safety protocols to mitigate hazards.
• Sample Management: Assist in collecting, labeling, and packaging soil and rock samples for laboratory analysis.

Skills

Physical Stamina

Driving License

Mechanical Aptitude

Job description

• Location 16199 Cumberland Hwy,Newburg, PA, 17240,United States
• Base Pay $18.00 - $24.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Full-Time Hourly

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

Company : Negley's

A Geotechnical Apprentice is an entry-level to mid-level field professional responsible for supporting there operation and maintenance of a drilling rigs used to collect subsurface soil and rock samples. This role is highly physical, involving manual labor in various outdoor environments to ensure that geotechnical investigations for construction and infrastructure projects are completed safely and efficiently.

• Rig Support & Setup: Help mobilize, set up, and dismantle drilling rigs and support equipment at job sites.
• Material Handling: Move, load, and unload heavy drill rods, casing, and supplies weighing between 50 to 100 lbs.
• Drilling Operations: Assist the driller in specific techniques like auger, mud rotary, or rock coring to extract core samples.
• Maintenance & Housekeeping: Perform routine cleaning and maintenance on rigs and support vehicles to ensure they meet safety standards.
• Site Safety: Help set up traffic control zones and strictly follow OSHA safety protocols to mitigate hazards.
• Sample Management: Assist in collecting, labeling, and packaging soil and rock samples for laboratory analysis

Requirements

• Physical Stamina: Must be able to stand for long periods and repeatedly lift heavy equipment (up to 100 lbs) in extreme weather conditions.
• Driving License: A valid driver’s license is required.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Ability to operate and troubleshoot hand tools and heavy machinery.