Driller's Assistant

Description

• Maintain and clean drilling rigs, trucks, and work areas to ensure equipment is in good working condition and meets safety standards.
• Report to job sites on time, follow all safety protocols, and accurately enter work time and project details daily.
• Operate various tools and equipment, including pneumatic jackhammers for breaking concrete and water/steam pressure washers for cleaning drilling equipment, rods, augers, bits, casings, trucks, and trailers.
• Perform manual labor tasks, including assembling and disassembling drilling equipment, rig setup, and site preparation.
• Accurately complete daily time and labor reports in accordance with company policy and submit required paperwork on time.
• Properly maintain assigned company vehicles, scheduling oil changes, checking fluid levels, and ensuring regular upkeep of both the interior and exterior.
• Strictly adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and industry regulations, ensuring compliance with OSHA and workplace safety guidelines.
• Collect and conduct testing of soil, concrete, and other construction materials to project specifications.
• Travel as required to job sites within the designated region, which may include local, out-of-town, or extended stays for larger projects.
• Ensure all testing equipment is properly functioning, maintained per company and manufacturer policies, and kept within its required calibration cycle.

Requirements

• Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for fieldwork and inspections.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods.
• Basic computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Field Data Collection (FDC) software or similar industry tools.
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including overnight stays, weekends, and varying schedules as needed for project demands.
• 40-hour OSHA training preferred; must be able to pass and maintain OSHA 40HR certification class.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required; CDL preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating a strong work ethic, reliability, and commitment to safety.
• Moderate to loud noise levels, common in active construction and industrial environments.
• 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.
• 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.
• Adapt to changing schedules and work hours based on project demands, including the possibility of overnight, weekend, or extended-hour shifts as needed.
• Exposure to environmental elements including dirt, dust, sun, heat, humidity, and adverse weather conditions.
• 0 to 3 years of experience in Civil, Geotechnical, or Environmental Sciences Field Services preferred.
• Frequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling tools, and operating equipment.
• 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).
• Prior experience working on construction sites, geotechnical drilling, or environmental field services is a plus.
• Effective time management, problem-solving, and attention to detail, ensuring efficient and accurate documentation of work.
• Ability to speak and hear effectively to communicate in noisy environments and with project teams.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret blueprints, procedures, manuals, technical documents, and reports related to drilling, safety, and project requirements.

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