Driller

JOB REQUIREMENTS: GESTRA Engineering, Inc. is a consulting firm specializing in geotechnical, structural, pavement and construction materials engineering. We are located in Milwaukee and are looking for geotechnical drillers for our Milwaukee location. Applicants for the Driller position should have experience with mud rotary drilling and hollow stem auger drilling. Candidate preferably has experience with mud rotary drilling, hollow stem auger drilling, rock coring and monitoring well installation. CDL Class A is required for Tractor Trailer transportation of heavy equipment. Requirements -High School Diploma/GED -Requires good driving record and valid driver's licenses. -Must pass pre-employment drug screening test. -Must be able to lift 50-80 pounds. -Experience with Soil Drilling -Position requires driving and Heavy -Machine operation outdoors, year-round. -Documentation and record keeping skills. -Good driving record and valid WI driver's license. -Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and WisDOT Physical -Desire to learn and gain experience. -Clear and concise English communication skills both written and verbal. CDL Preferred Additional Info -Full-time position. -Hours generally 7 AM to 5 PM. -Position requires year round, outdoor work. -Some overnight travel and Saturday hours. Benefits -We offer competitive pay, based on experience with drilling. -Excellent benefits including health, dental, vision, safe harbor match for retirement, paid time off, paid holidays. -Home weekly/nightly Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Overtime Work Location: In person Start, stop, and control drilling speed of machines and insertion of casings into holes. Drive or guide truck-mounted equipment into position, level and stabilize rigs, and extend telescoping derricks. Verify depths and alignments of boring positions. Perform routine maintenance and upgrade work on machines and equipment, such as replacing parts, building up drill bits, and lubricating machinery. Drive trucks, tractors, or truck-mounted drills to and from work sites. Assemble and position machines, augers, casing pipes, and other equipment, using hand and power tools. Record drilling progress and geological data. Pour water into wells, or pump water or slush into wells to cool drill bits and to remove drillings. Drill or bore holes in rock for blasting, grouting, anchoring, or building foundations. Withdraw drill rods from holes, and extract core samples. Inspect core samples to determine nature of strata, or take samples to laboratories for analysis. Retract augers to force discharge dirt from holes. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: At least 1+ year of soil drilling or relevant field experience; proficiency in heavy machine operation in outdoor environments year-round. Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Physical Demands: Ability to lift 5080 pounds unassisted and perform rigorous physical labor in all weather conditions. Compliance: Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and a WisDOT physical. Licensing: Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record; ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within 30 days. Communication: Clear and concise English communication skills (written and verbal) for accurate record-keeping and team coordination. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Mail a Rsum: GESTRA Engineering, Inc. Attn: Human Resources 191 W Edgerton Ave Milwaukee WI, 53207 E-Mail a Rsum: View email address on click.appcast.io Fax a Rsum: View phone number on click.appcast.io