Geotechnical Drilling Support Technician

ECS Southeast, LLP; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) seeks a Driller Helper to support geotechnical drilling operations, assist with setup, operation, and maintenance of drilling equipment, and ensure safe work practices on-site.

You will help with borings, GPS-guided positioning, data recording, and routine equipment maintenance while maintaining professional conduct and customer service attitudes across projects, including non-standard schedules and travel as required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 0 years of related experience.
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required.
• OSHA 40 certification (preferred).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read maps, follow directions, and interpret engineering and construction plans.
• Ability to interpret field data.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work effectively under close supervision.
• Hands-on experience with drill rigs, drilling procedures, and sampling methods (preferred).
• Ability to travel overnight as needed for project-related work.

Responsibilities

• Assists with drilling operations, including borings and Geoprobe work
• Locates boring positions in the field using maps, plans, or GPS systems
• Records required drilling data accurately
• Reports project-specific issues to the Project Manager or Supervisor
• Performs routine maintenance on drill rigs and support trucks and reports repair needs
• Follows company safety procedures to maintain a safe work environment
• Loads drill rigs and support vehicles with necessary supplies each day
• Completes timesheets and field documentation promptly and accurately
• Cares for and cleans assigned company vehicles, drilling equipment, and other tools
• Maintains professional behavior and quality standards
• Works out of town and on non-standard schedules as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Oral & written communication

Map reading

Engineering plans interpretation

Field data interpretation

Mechanical aptitude

Travel readiness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

GPS systems

OSHA 40 (preferred)

Job description

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) seeks a Driller Helper to support geotechnical drilling operations, assist with setup, operation, and maintenance of drilling equipment, and ensure safe work practices on-site.

You will help with borings, GPS-guided positioning, data recording, and routine equipment maintenance while maintaining professional conduct and customer service attitudes across projects, including non-standard schedules and travel as required.