Geotechnical Drilling Technician - Field Explorer

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Holidays and Leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The State of Louisiana seeks a Geotechnical Driller to operate drilling rigs and ECPT trucks across statewide projects. You will assist supervision, set up rigs, manage traffic control devices, and help prepare field samples for testing.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, plus six months of related experience;Licensing includes Class D Chauffeur’s and Class B CDL. Works may occur outside normal hours.

Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR
• Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operates the Geotechnical Explorations Drilling Rig and Cone Penetrometer Truck (LECOPS).
• Sets up and dismantles drill rig and ECPT truck; Sets up and dismantles Traffic Control Devices.
• Drives Drill Rig, ECPT truck, tank truck, or utility truck to and from job sites.
• Extrudes samples from Shelby tubing, assembling and breaking down split-spoon drive barrels, and cleaning samplers for future use.
• Maintains the department's Geotechnical Exploration equipment and vehicles.

Skills

Geotechnical drilling

Equipment operation

Driver's license

Traffic control devices

Basic computer work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Six months of sub-professional engineering/heavy equipment experience

Tools

Geotechnical Exploration Drilling Rig

Cone Penetrometer Truck (LECOPS)

Job description

The State of Louisiana seeks a Geotechnical Driller to operate drilling rigs and ECPT trucks across statewide projects. You will assist supervision, set up rigs, manage traffic control devices, and help prepare field samples for testing.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, plus six months of related experience;Licensing includes Class D Chauffeur’s and Class B CDL. Works may occur outside normal hours.