Driller Assistant - Construction

Intertek Building & Construction

The Role

Overview

Assist driller with soil drilling, rock coring, sampling and equipment tasks.

Key Responsibilities

  • auger loading
  • tool prep
  • sample logging
  • equipment maintenance
  • boring location

Tasks

-Assist Driller to load / unload augers and assemble / disassemble augers -Prepare tooling and supplies for the day’s tasks -Retrieve and log samples -Clean / maintain equipment and perform site clean up -Assist with the location of boring locations

Requirements

  • high school
  • driller experience
  • driver's license
  • night shift
  • travel 60%
  • lift 50lb

What You Bring

-Ability to work over night hours and off shift -Ability to lift, move, push and pull 30 to 50 pounds frequently; Occasionally, over 50 pounds with assistance -6 months of drilling or any construction experience -Ability to travel up to 60% -Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, (hearing) and to make the discriminations in sound -1 year Driller Helper/Assistant experience -High School Diploma or equivalent -Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, including hot and cold temperatures -Must be able to work off shift and overtime as needed -Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record -Ability to climb occasionally, and work at various heights -Ability to kneel and squat occasionally -Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time

The Company

About Intertek Building & Construction

-A leading provider of quality assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services. -Supports the construction sector through its global network, delivering innovative solutions for a variety of projects. -A history of decades in the industry, becoming synonymous with reliability and precision in building assessments. -Typical projects include structural assessments, materials testing, fire safety evaluations, and environmental compliance testing. -Expertise spans several sectors, ensuring each building and construction project meets the highest standards of safety and performance. -Offers services ranging from product testing to regulatory compliance, helping streamline the process of bringing products to market. -Comprehensive testing solutions trusted by architects, builders, and contractors worldwide. -Operates across multiple continents, with a strong presence in major markets such as North America, Europe, and Asia.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Buildings

Residential

Commercial

Water Resources

Heavy Civil

Marine

Transport

Utilities

Solar

Wind

Nuclear

Government

Geotechnical Engineering

Construction Materials Testing

Environmental Consulting

Building Science Solutions

Industrial Hygiene

Specialty Testing

Structural Steel

Concrete (Cast-in-Place, Field, Precast)

Subgrade and Subsurface Conditions

Soil Percolation Testing

Site Storm Drainage/Detention Systems

Deep Foundation Elements

Security Clearance

-pre‑employment drug test may be required.