Driller's Helper

Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource. Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U. Your Opportunity A Driller’s Helper will assist the driller in solid stem and hollow stem auger drilling techniques, rock coring, mud rotary drilling and other advancement techniques. The helper will help move, set up and operate drilling rigs and related equipment to drill holes for geotechnical exploration borings. Site investigation/geotechnical drilling is done to determine the soil characteristics on construction sites. In addition, the helper will assist the driller during the installation of monitoring wells, slope inclinometers, vibrating wire piezometers, settlement sensors and other types of instrumentation. Work is outdoors, in all weather conditions and the work is generally physically demanding. Your Key Responsibilities Ability to lift drill steel and materials weighing up to 80 lbs. Label sample containers as directed Assist driller in maintenance and repairs to drill rig delivering field supplies Performs Shop / yard duties at direction of management Independently complete computer-based training based on client needs Load and unload trucks Bag or jar samples for analysis Assist in installing monitoring well casing and screens Clean and maintain equipment Help move drilling rigs and equipment from site to site, set up in the new site Help obtain drilling core samples Dig and clean mud pits and drains Assist with well development and pumping tests Operate equipment such as pumps for air, water and mud, and equipment and tools used to correct problems borings Carry out minor maintenance and repairs, including lubrication and cleaning Perform other duties as assigned Your Capabilities and Credentials At least 21 years old or older due to interstate driving regulation Ability to communicate via email Mechanical skills preferred Class A CDL license preferred but not required Must be able to obtain DOT medical card and will be subject to ongoing and random drug screening Must pass company background checks including drug screen Must have an excellent driving record within company standards Education and Experience One year experience preferred High School Diploma Position will work extensively in field setting in all weather conditions and the work is generally physically demanding. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. Pay Transparency In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week. Benefits Summary Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements Primary Location: United States | KY | Lexington Organization: BC-1755 Water-US South Employee Status: Regular Travel: Yes Schedule: Full time Job Posting: 03/11/2025 08:11:33 Req ID: 1002893 Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team. #J-18808-Ljbffr