Driller's Assistant

Description

• Complete accurate daily time and labor reports, and submit required documentation on schedule.
• Maintain assigned company vehicles, including regular service, inspections, and upkeep.
• Follow strict safety protocols and OSHA regulations at all times.
• Report to job sites on time, adapt to changing schedules, and work extended or weekend shifts when needed.
• Assist with drilling operations, including rig setup, site preparation, and assembling/disassembling equipment.
• Collect and test soil, concrete, and other construction materials in line with project specifications.
• Operate tools such as pneumatic jackhammers and pressure washers for equipment cleaning and maintenance.
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate testing equipment, ensuring proper functionality and compliance with company and manufacturer standards.
• Travel to local and out-of-town project sites, including overnight stays as required.
• Perform manual labor tasks and maintain drilling rigs, trucks, and work areas to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and interpret blueprints, procedures, manuals, technical documents, and reports related to drilling, safety, and project requirements.
• Prior experience working on construction sites, geotechnical drilling, or environmental field services is a plus.
• Frequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling tools, and operating equipment.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for fieldwork and inspections.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating a strong work ethic, reliability, and commitment to safety.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required; CDL preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vison, depth vision, and ability to focus) smell, hear, touch (use hands to reach climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit).
• Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods.
• 0 to 3 years of experience in Civil, Geotechnical, or Environmental Sciences Field Services preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Exposure to environmental elements including dirt, dust, sun, heat, humidity, and adverse weather conditions.
• 40-hour OSHA training preferred; must be able to pass and maintain OSHA 40HR certification class.
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including overnight stays, weekends, and varying schedules as needed for project demands.
• Physical capability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs., stand for extended periods, and perform strenuous labor in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions.
• Moderate to loud noise levels, common in active construction and industrial environments.
• Effective time management, problem-solving, and attention to detail, ensuring efficient and accurate documentation of work.
• Basic computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Field Data Collection (FDC) software or similar industry tools.
• Ability to speak and hear effectively to communicate in noisy environments and with project teams.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to operate hand and power tools, including pneumatic jackhammers, pressure washers, and other drilling-related equipment.
• Ability to lift and/or carry 35 to 75 lbs. up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion.

Benefits

• Sites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, fields, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man-made obstacles such as sand, brush, and debris.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance