Drilling Assistant (Geotechnical)
Seeking Geotechnical Drilling Assistants to join our MN offices. The successful candidate will be encouraged to expand their skills and certifications through company provided training and mentoring.
ABOUT THE JOB
Drilling • Assist in all aspects of drilling operations while gaining experiences necessary to work with minimal direction • Help in collection of data and samples in the field under the direction of the crew chief • Return field samples labeled, organized and complete • Forward the samples to the project manager and/or client Maintenance • Responsible for maintaining the tooling, equipment and support vehicle • Assist in drill rig maintenance and repairs Safety • Responsible for promoting and adhering to a safe work practice • Use required and approved personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing all functions Department of Transportation • Operate support vehicles in safe and lawful manner • Maintain necessary documentation relating to the operation of commercial motor vehicles, if applicable
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in all aspects of drilling operations while gaining experiences necessary to work with minimal direction
- Help in collection of data and samples in the field under the direction of the crew chief
- Return field samples labeled, organized and complete
- Forward the samples to the project manager and/or client
- Responsible for maintaining the tooling, equipment and support vehicle
- Assist in drill rig maintenance and repairs
- Responsible for promoting and adhering to a safe work practice
- Use required and approved personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing all functions
- Operate support vehicles in safe and lawful manner
- Maintain necessary documentation relating to the operation of commercial motor vehicles, if applicable
QUALIFICATIONS
- A valid driver's license and good driving record required
- Must have ability to obtain a valid CDL license within 90 days
- Good mechanical aptitude
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on a regular basis
- Must be able to work in outdoors in all types of weather
- Must be available to travel up to 50% and on short notice
- Must be available for night and weekend work
- Previous geotechnical or related drilling experience desirable
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY
Required Skills: • A valid driver's license and good driving record required • Must have ability to obtain a valid CDL license within 90 days • Good mechanical aptitude • Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on a regular basis • Must be able to work in outdoors in all types of weather • Must be available to travel up to 50% and on short notice • Must be available for night and weekend work
TARGET MOCS
12B, 1345, EA
ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES
All Services
BENEFITS
- The successful candidate will be encouraged to expand their skills and certifications through company provided training and mentoring.
PROGRAM COST
0
OTHER
Preferred Experience (not required): • Previous geotechnical or related drilling experience desirable The successful candidate will be encouraged to expand their skills and certifications through company provided training and mentoring.