Water Well Drill Tech

Granite Construction Incorporated; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction seeks a Drill Tech to support the Driller with drilling operations and routine mechanical tasks on-site. You will help manage equipment, lift materials, and keep daily paperwork accurate.

This role requires outdoor work in all weather, reliability, and occasional overnight travel. A high school diploma or GED is requested; CDL is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Able to work in small teams successfully.
• Mechanical aptitude a plus.
• Must be dependable and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50lbs occasionally.
• Must be able to stand on feet for 10-12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to all safety and quality procedures to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
• Lift and move drill pipe and materials weighing up to 50 lbs., and assist with lifting components up to 100 lbs. to support operational needs.
• Collaborate with the drilling crew and work independently to accomplish tasks and achieve project goals.
• Operate and maintain service trucks, backhoes, forklifts, generators, engines, pumps, and other drilling site equipment to ensure reliable and efficient operation, including lubrication and cleaning.
• Transport drilling rigs and equipment between sites and set up job sites to facilitate smooth logistics and operations.
• Complete daily paperwork accurately to maintain time and material records and ensure proper documentation.
• Collect and accurately label drill cutting or water samples for analysis to ensure precise and reliable data collection.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall team objectives and project success.
• Job might travel overnight
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Outdoors work

Lifting 50lbs

Stand for long shifts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class A/B (preferred)

Job description

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General Summary

The Drill Tech assists the Driller in conducting drilling operations and performing routine mechanical tasks at drill sites.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Ensure adherence to all safety and quality procedures to maintain a safe and efficient work environment
• Lift and move drill pipe and materials weighing up to 50 lbs., and assist with lifting components up to 100 lbs. to support operational needs
• Collaborate with the drilling crew and work independently to accomplish tasks and achieve project goals
• Operate and maintain service trucks, backhoes, forklifts, generators, engines, pumps, and other drilling site equipment to ensure reliable and efficient operation, including lubrication and cleaning
• Transport drilling rigs and equipment between sites and set up job sites to facilitate smooth logistics and operations
• Complete daily paperwork accurately to maintain time and material records and ensure proper documentation
• Collect and accurately label drill cutting or water samples for analysis to ensure precise and reliable data collection
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall team objectives and project success
• Job might travel overnight
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions

Education

• High school diploma or GED

Work Experience

• Construction site experience or similar outdoor industry experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Able to work in small teams successfully
• Mechanical aptitude a plus
• Must be dependable and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to safely lift up to 50lbs occasionally
• Must be able to stand on feet for 10-12-hour shifts

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to walk on uneven surfaces in outdoor work sites. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a small hand tools. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or push/pull up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Must have a clear driving record and a valid driver's license
• CDL license - Class A or B, is a plus but not required

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation’s largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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