Traveling Casing Driller

GeoStabilization International; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading geohazard mitigation firm as a Casing Driller, where you'll be an integral part of a dedicated team tackling challenging projects in diverse environments. This role involves outdoor work year-round, ensuring the functionality of drilling equipment, and maintaining high safety standards. With a focus on communication and teamwork, you'll contribute to innovative solutions that protect infrastructure from geohazards. If you're ready for a physically demanding position with extensive travel and the chance to make a real impact, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of geotechnical experience required.
• Proficiency in welding and various drilling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance and functionality of drilling equipment.
• Fill out precise drill logs and maintain accurate project documentation.

Skills

Geotechnical Experience

Welding

Blueprint Interpretation

Drilling Techniques

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Drilling Equipment

Safety PPE

Job description

Overview

The Casing Driller (Deep Foundation and Tie Back Driller) is an essential member of the frontline team and will be responsible for drilling holes, monitoring their condition, and leading crews in the operation and care of drilling equipment. As a Driller, you will play a crucial role in achieving company goals, ensuring respect for company property, and maintaining a high standard of reliability, punctuality, and work ethic. This position requires working outdoors year-round—sometimes in extreme conditions—and strenuous physical labor.

Who is GeoStabilization International?

GeoStabilization International (GSI) develops and installs innovative solutions that protect people and infrastructure from the dangers of geohazards. We specialize in emergency landslide repairs, rockfall mitigation, and grouting using cutting edge design/build and design/build/warranty contracting. GeoStabilization International is the leading geohazard mitigation and bridge rehabilitation firm operating throughout the United States, Canada, and Australia. Our expertise, proprietary tools, and worldwide partnerships allow us to repair virtually any slope stability or foundation problem in any geologic setting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for essential maintenance tasks, including greasing, to ensure optimal functionality of drilling equipment.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills to facilitate effective collaboration within the team and communicate maintenance requirements.
• Utilize extensive knowledge of drill upkeep and preventive maintenance procedures to enhance equipment longevity and ensure equipment cleanliness.
• Ability to fill out precise drill logs and maintain accurate as-builts for comprehensive project documentation.
• Maintain regular communication and interaction with Superintendents to provide updates and address any concerns.
• Ability to work in loud environments and maintain all required safety PPE.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of geotechnical experience
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to hit daily production targets
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Ability to travel extensively as required - up to three weeks on duty at a time
• Proficiency in welding
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and engage in strenuous physical labor
• Possess vast knowledge of different types of tooling and drilling techniques
• Ability to obtain DOT Medical Card

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid CDL is preferred
• Managerial experience is preferred

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Climates vary in degrees, in tropical to desert environments.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate and hearing protection is often required.
• Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.
• Heavy lifting (50lbs+) of construction materials on the job site.

Hourly range: $28.00 to $35.00 per hour

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel: 100% travelling. Employees are expected to work a 3 weeks on, 1 week off schedule.

GeoStabilization International, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.