Lead Geotechnical Driller - Field Ops & Travel

S&ME Inc.; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision plans

ESOP with 5% company contribution

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays and PTO

Company vehicle with fuel card

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

S&ME Inc. is seeking a full‑time Driller to join our Field Exploration team in Greensboro, NC. You will support and coordinate drilling operations with minimal supervision from a senior driller and mentor driller assistants and junior drillers.

You will mobilize drill equipment, order project materials, and maintain testing equipment while upholding safety, quality, and integrity on diverse projects, traveling as needed with paid hotels and per diem.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in geotechnical and/or environmental drilling.
• Must be able to supervise driller assistants and drillers.
• Effective communication in English and routine equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Manage drilling operations for assigned projects and oversee junior drillers.
• Review field logs, samples, and data and communicate with management.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and condition of vehicles and gear.
• Ensure drilling quality aligns with project specs and standards.
• Coordinate daily activities of the drill crew on medium to large projects.

Skills

Geotechnical drilling

Environmental drilling

English communication

Equipment maintenance

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

CDL

Driller license

Job description

S&ME Inc. is seeking a full‑time Driller to join our Field Exploration team in Greensboro, NC. You will support and coordinate drilling operations with minimal supervision from a senior driller and mentor driller assistants and junior drillers.

You will mobilize drill equipment, order project materials, and maintain testing equipment while upholding safety, quality, and integrity on diverse projects, traveling as needed with paid hotels and per diem.