Geotechnical Driller Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Geotechnical Driller Assistant (Entry Level)

This entry-level position is designed to train the successful candidate in all aspects of geotechnical drilling. Training will include equipment operation and maintenance, as well as developing a fundamental understanding of the geotechnical exploration process.

As a Driller Assistant, you will support subsurface drilling operations using conventional geotechnical drilling equipment, including CME drilling rigs. Drilling methods may include auger drilling, mud rotary drilling, air rotary drilling, and diamond rock coring techniques.

In addition to drilling, you will assist with the collection of soil and rock samples using various sampling methods. You will help prepare and review boring logs for each test boring and report required maintenance issues to the supervisor. Routine maintenance tasks will also be performed as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and minor repairs on diesel engines used in drilling equipment
• Perform maintenance on hydraulic components of drilling rigs
• Follow all safety rules, guidelines, and project standards
• Assist the Lead Driller with routine drilling operations
• Operate and drive medium-duty drilling trucks

You Are Interested In

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Working outdoors in varying field conditions

You Bring to the Team

• Experience operating machinery, preferably drilling equipment
• Strong mechanical aptitude, especially with diesel engines
• Strong work ethic and self-motivation
• Basic computer skills
• Strong communication skills

We've set the standard in Engineering & Field Services for over 75 years Standard was founded in 1951 as Standard Testing and Engineering Company, a professional engineering firm specializing in geotechnical and materials testing and engineering services for the construction and manufacturing industries. Today, Standard has evolved to become a leader in not only geotechnical and materials testing, but also construction management and building code and envelope inspections to serve our clients effectively where they need us. Standard has diverse experience across all major construction sectors. With complete Engineering & Field Services solutions. Partner with us to explore, design, inspect, test and manage your projects from the bottom up. With resources at our 7 locations, our expertise begins with pre-construction, subsurface exploration, materials design, and quality assurance and extends to construction management, materials testing, and building code and envelope inspections. We are not done until every box is checked.

Company Description

We've set the standard in Engineering & Field Services for over 75 years Standard was founded in 1951 as Standard Testing and Engineering Company, a professional engineering firm specializing in geotechnical and materials testing and engineering services for the construction and manufacturing industries. Today, Standard has evolved to become a leader in not only geotechnical and materials testing, but also construction management and building code and envelope inspections to serve our clients effectively where they need us. Standard has diverse experience across all major construction sectors. With complete Engineering & Field Services solutions. Partner with us to explore, design, inspect, test and manage your projects from the bottom up. With resources at our 7 locations, our expertise begins with pre-construction, subsurface exploration, materials design, and quality assurance and extends to construction management, materials testing, and building code and envelope inspections. We are not done until every box is checked.