Senior Driller

ECS Group; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group seeks experienced drilling professionals for penetrometer testing and geotechnical data collection in the Baton Rouge area. This role involves operating Geoprobe equipment, performing borings, monitoring drilling progress, and maintaining drill rigs and support vehicles in a safe, compliant manner.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED and 5–8 years of field experience, with Class A CDL preferred. Willingness to travel and work out of town is expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 5–8 years of experience in drilling/geotechnical work.
• Class A CDL preferred.
• Position requires lifting 40–70 lbs multiple times a day, up to 85 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard penetrometer testing and boring with Geoprobes.
• Operate Geoprobe and drill unit to collect soil/CPT data.
• Plan daily schedule to meet productivity targets and maintain equipment.

Skills

Penetrometer testing

Geoprobe operation

Drilling operations

Field data recording

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Geoprobe unit

Drill rig

Job description

Responsibilities

• Performing standard penetrometer testing operations including performing boring and Geoprobes
• Operating Geoprobe unit for the unit for the collection of soil and Cone Penetrometer (CPT) data
• Complete drilling operations by operating drill, including rotary, churn, and pneumatic; monitoring progress; adjusting bit weight and rotary speed; changing bit; removing debris; setting explosives; operating gasoline, diesel, electric, or stream draw works
• Locating borings in the field
• Record all required drilling data
• Report all project specific issues directly to the project manager and/or your supervisor
• Perform drill rig and support truck maintenance – Reporting all repair and maintenance issues to the Drilling Supervisor
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems including those of electrical or hydraulic nature
• Safely and accurately load drill rig and support vehicle each day with supplies needed
• Plan daily schedule to meet productivity goals set by Drilling Supervisor and/or Office Manager
• Promptly and accurately complete time sheets and field paperwork
• Care for and clean assigned company vehicles and drilling equipment and any other assigned equipment
• Maintain professional behavior and quality standards
• Train and mentor Drilling Helper and Drillers
• Maintain safe, healthy, and environmentally sound work environment by following organization standards and legal regulations; preventing spillage’ wearing personal protective equipment; storing and maintaining hazardous material
• Willingness to work out of town and non-standard work schedules when required

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• 5 – 8 years of experience
• Class A CDL preferred
• Position requires carrying 40 – 70 lbs multiple times a day or occasionally lifting 85 lbs to waist height

About Us

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,200 employees in 125 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2026) and #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.