Senior Driller (CDL) – Outdoor Field Ops

smeinc; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Career growth

Exciting projects

Supportive culture

Travel per diem

Job summary

S&ME is seeking a full-time Driller for our Field Exploration team in Knoxville, TN. You will oversee drilling operations, mentor assistants, and ensure equipment is maintained and calibrated.

You will mobilize equipment, order materials with management approval, and travel to project sites with per diem provided. The role emphasizes safety, hands-on work, and reliability, with opportunities to grow through mentorship and training within a diverse geotechnical and construction testing

Qualifications

• Must have a CDL and a valid driller license.
• Strong communication skills in English are required.
• Experience with geotechnical/drilling operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee drilling operations for assigned projects and supervise driller assistants.
• Coordinate field sampling and review logs, samples, and data.
• Maintain and calibrate field and testing equipment; manage maintenance of vehicles and gear.
• Ensure drilling quality per standard methods and project specs.
• Coordinate daily activities and report progress to management and staff.

Skills

CDL

Driller license

English communication

Maintenance & care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

S&ME is seeking a full-time Driller for our Field Exploration team in Knoxville, TN. You will oversee drilling operations, mentor assistants, and ensure equipment is maintained and calibrated.

You will mobilize equipment, order materials with management approval, and travel to project sites with per diem provided. The role emphasizes safety, hands-on work, and reliability, with opportunities to grow through mentorship and training within a diverse geotechnical and construction testing