Geotechnical Drilling Assistant

braunintertec; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

ESOP

PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Braun Intertec is seeking a geotechnical drilling assistant to join our St Cloud, MN office. The Drilling Assistant will support the Crew Chief in drilling operations and gradually gain experience to perform all duties of a Crew Chief.

Responsibilities include collecting field samples, logging data, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety and paperwork compliance in diverse weather and terrain. Travel up to 50–75% may be required.

Qualifications

• Geotechnical drilling experience preferred but not required.
• Strong technical and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and perform repairs.
• Effective communication with team, customers, and supervisors.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Able to read/write English and follow instructions.
• Willingness to travel up to 50–75% and work outdoors in variable conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist Crew Chief in drilling operations and gain experience to perform Crew Chief duties.
• Assist in collection of field samples and data.
• Return field samples and data completed to the Project Manager.
• Maintain tooling, equipment, and vehicles.
• Assist in troubleshooting and repairs of mechanical issues.
• Use PPE and promote safe work practices.
• Complete required paperwork and training in a timely manner.
• Operate vehicles safely and maintain compliance with documentation.

Skills

Geotechnical drilling

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

English literacy

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL license

Job description

Braun Intertec is seeking a geotechnical drilling assistant to join our St Cloud, MN office.

The Drilling Assistant has primary responsibility for performing subsurface investigations for geotechnical and environmental purposes. A subsurface investigation can involve collecting soil, rock, groundwater samples, and logging the field data. These investigations take place over a wide variety of terrain, conditions, and weather. The Drilling Assistant will assist the Crew Chief in all aspects of the drilling operation and is expected to eventually gain the experience necessary to perform all the duties of a Crew Chief.

B raun Intertec strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Crew Chief in all aspects of drilling operation, while gaining the experience necessary to work with minimal direction
• Assists in the collection of field samples and data.
• Returns field samples and data, organized and completed to the Project Manager.
• Responsible for maintaining tooling, equipment, and vehicles.
• Assists the Crew Chief with trouble shooting mechanical problems and perform the required repairs.
• Use required and approved personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing all functions.
• Responsible for promoting, communicating, and adhering to safe work practices
• Responsible for completing all required paperwork and training in a timely manner
• Operate Vehicles in a safe and lawful manner.
• Maintain necessary compliance documentation relating to the operation of commercial motor vehicles

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• Prior geotechnical drilling experience is preferred, but not required
• Strong technical and mechanical aptitude
• Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and perform necessary repairs.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with co-workers, customers, and supervisors, while fostering a collaborative and engaging work environment
• strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Ability to problem solve and work in a dynamic work environment with ambiguity and changing priorities.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.
• Dependable, the ability to maintain reliable attendance and work a full-time schedule which sometimes includes weekend and night work
• Must be available for travel up to 50-75%, occasionally on short notice
• Ability to work outdoors, in a field / construction work setting, in all types of weather conditions and terrain
• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Ability to lift 50 lbs on a regular basis, 75lbs occasionally
• A valid drivers license and acceptable driving record
• The ability to obtain a CDL license within 90 days is preferred
• Ability to pass a driving / road test
• Ability to pass a pre employment drug screen, criminal background check and motor vehicle record check

Compensation Range: $45,000.00 - $74,000.00

Braun Intertec offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, ESOP, PTO, and paid holidays.

Braun Intertec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer; AA/EEO/Veterans/Disability friendly employer.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.