On-Site Geotechnical Driller — Field Exploration Pro

VetJobs; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Intertek in Houston, TX is actively seeking a Geotechnical Driller to join our PSI team. You will perform soil drilling, rock coring, sampling, and site investigations to support construction projects.

Responsibilities include operating drilling equipment, training assistants, and ensuring safe, efficient field operations at shallow to moderate depths. A valid driver's license and 2 years of drilling experience are required, with up to 50% travel and outdoor work in varied weather.

Qualifications

• 2 years' related geotechnical drilling experience.
• Valid driver's license and reliable driving record.
• Travel up to 50%.
• Ability to lift, move, push and pull up to 50 pounds frequently; Occasionally, over 50 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, (hearing) and to make discriminations in sound.
• Ability to kneel and squat occasionally.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, including hot and cold temperatures.
• Ability to climb occasionally, and work at various heights.
• Ability to work over night hours and off shift.

Responsibilities

• Investigate sub surface conditions, recognize and identify soil and rock types and material classification
• Operate drilling equipment at shallow to moderate depths to perform complex site investigations
• Responsible for drill rig transportation
• Train and direct Driller Assistants, identify and coordinate daily work schedules at job site
• Direct site inquiries from general public to the project team
• Prepare tooling and supplies for the day's tasks and loads/unloads/assembles/disassembles augers; troubleshoot drilling challenges
• Retrieve / log samples and maintain record log of drilling activities
• Clean and maintain equipment and perform site clean up

Skills

Geotechnical drilling

Valid driver's license

Travel up to 50%

Physical fitness

Safety awareness

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Intertek in Houston, TX is actively seeking a Geotechnical Driller to join our PSI team. You will perform soil drilling, rock coring, sampling, and site investigations to support construction projects.

Responsibilities include operating drilling equipment, training assistants, and ensuring safe, efficient field operations at shallow to moderate depths. A valid driver's license and 2 years of drilling experience are required, with up to 50% travel and outdoor work in varied weather.