Lead Driller

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Advancement opportunities

Company vehicle/mileage

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Three Notch Group seeks an experienced Technician IV - Lead Driller to operate environmental and geotechnical drilling systems and lead a field crew on projects across the Southeast. The role requires oversight of drilling methods including HSA, rotary, coring, and sonic while ensuring safety and quality on site.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years in drilling, CDL, and the ability to travel weekly overnight, with a strong focus on safety, documentation, and client-facing professionalism.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of environmental and geotechnical drilling experience.
• Demonstrated experience operating drilling equipment using HSA, rotary, coring, and sonic methods.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required.
• Georgia Water Well Drilling Contractor License preferred.
• Experience leading a drilling crew and maintaining safe operations on project sites.
• Willingness and ability to travel overnight weekly.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and demanding field environments.
• Ability to safely perform the physical activities required for drilling and field operations.
• Ability to work near moving machinery, in loud environments, and around fumes, airborne particles, vibration, and other field conditions.
• Ability to work extended hours when required by project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary operator of environmental and geotechnical drilling equipment.
• Lead the drilling crew and coordinate daily field activities to complete assignments safely and efficiently.
• Perform drilling using hollow-stem auger (HSA), rotary, coring, sonic, and other applicable methods.
• Direct equipment setup, drilling operations, sampling activities, and site cleanup.
• Promote and enforce company safety requirements and project-specific safety procedures at each jobsite.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and identify maintenance or repair needs.
• Maintain drilling equipment, support vehicles, tools, and supplies in safe working condition.
• Accurately document drilling activities, field conditions, materials used, and project progress.
• Communicate field conditions, schedule needs, and project updates to supervisors and project teams.
• Represent Three Notch Group professionally when interacting with clients, contractors, property owners, and the public.
• Manage time and field resources effectively to support project schedules and budgets.
• Travel overnight weekly and work extended hours when required by project schedules.
• Follow company policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Five years drilling experience

HSA/Rotary/Coring/Sonic drilling

Education

Class A CDL

Georgia Water Well Drilling Contractor License preferred

Job description

TECHNICIAN IV - LEAD DRILLER

Three Notch Group

Woodstock, GA

Company Overview

Three Notch Group is a Top 400 ENR design firm with over 80 years of experience, dedicated to delivering a wide range of services, including Field and Lab Services, UST, Environmental, Utility, Transportation, Geotechnical & Construction Engineering, and Civil/Site Development. We foster a collaborative environment where team members can build lasting friendships, support one another, and guide our clients in shaping their futures. With offices across the Southeast, including seven in Alabama, two in North Carolina, one in Florida, one in Georgia, and one in Tennessee, we offer an exceptional opportunity for personal and professional growth. If you’re ready to make a difference and advance your career, join us at Three Notch and be part of a team that truly values your contributions!

Position Overview

Three Notch Group is seeking an experienced Technician IV - Lead Driller to perform the primary operation of environmental and geotechnical drilling equipment. This position leads a field crew and supports project execution using a variety of drilling methods, including hollow-stem auger (HSA), rotary, coring, and sonic drilling.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of environmental and geotechnical drilling experience, a strong commitment to jobsite safety, and the ability to travel overnight weekly.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary operator of environmental and geotechnical drilling equipment.
• Lead the drilling crew and coordinate daily field activities to complete assignments safely and efficiently.
• Perform drilling using hollow-stem auger (HSA), rotary, coring, sonic, and other applicable methods.
• Direct equipment setup, drilling operations, sampling activities, and site cleanup.
• Promote and enforce company safety requirements and project-specific safety procedures at each jobsite.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and identify maintenance or repair needs.
• Maintain drilling equipment, support vehicles, tools, and supplies in safe working condition.
• Accurately document drilling activities, field conditions, materials used, and project progress.
• Communicate field conditions, schedule needs, and project updates to supervisors and project teams.
• Represent Three Notch Group professionally when interacting with clients, contractors, property owners, and the public.
• Manage time and field resources effectively to support project schedules and budgets.
• Travel overnight weekly and work extended hours when required by project schedules.
• Follow company policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means safely and efficiently leading drilling operations while maintaining high standards of quality, professionalism, and teamwork. The Technician IV - Lead Driller will provide dependable field leadership, protect the crew and the public, and help keep projects on schedule.

The successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, strong equipment knowledge, clear communication, and the ability to adapt drilling methods to site and project conditions.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum of five years of environmental and geotechnical drilling experience.
• Demonstrated experience operating drilling equipment using HSA, rotary, coring, and sonic methods.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required.
• Georgia Water Well Drilling Contractor License preferred.
• Experience leading a drilling crew and maintaining safe operations on project sites.
• Willingness and ability to travel overnight weekly.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and demanding field environments.
• Ability to safely perform the physical activities required for drilling and field operations.
• Ability to work near moving machinery, in loud environments, and around fumes, airborne particles, vibration, and other field conditions.
• Ability to work extended hours when required by project schedules.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you are an experienced driller who takes pride in safe operations, dependable leadership, and quality fieldwork, we would love to hear from you.

At Three Notch Group, you will have the opportunity to lead environmental and geotechnical drilling efforts, work with multidisciplinary project teams, and contribute to meaningful projects across the Southeast.

Bring your drilling expertise, leadership, and commitment to safety to a team where your work matters.

• Competitive pay based on experience and certifications
• Opportunities for advancement and technical training
• Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with company match

“For more than 80 years, Three Notch Group has been helping clients, communities, and employees build their future. As we continue to grow throughout the Southeast, we're looking for talented people who want to do meaningful work, grow their careers, and make a lasting impact. We'd love for you to be part of our story.”

Three Notch Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.