Driller's Assistant / Helper with CDL

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary: The driller assistant will help the lead driller with various styles of drilling (including hollow stem auger, direct push, rotary, and air vacuum excavation).​ The assistant will help with the operation, movement, and setting up of drill rigs and related equipment to drill holes for environmental and geotechnical investigations throughout the Southern California region.​ Work is primarily outdoors and in all weather conditions.​ The work is generally physically demanding.​ Overnight travel (up to 3 to 5 nights/week) and occasional weekend work may be required.

Responsibilities:

The Helper must be able to do all the responsibilities and duties of the Laborer - Field.

· Commercial license to drive rig or support truck to the jobsite.

· Ability to lift at least 50 pounds throughout the day.

· Performs yard duties at direction of driller and operations managers.

· Perform physical labor: shoveling, drilling debris, transport sand, cement, and augers, using ergonomically correct lifting techniques.

· Operate forklifts, load/unload trucks.

· Connect/disconnect sections of auger or drill rod being lowered or raised from the hole.

· Assist in installing groundwater monitoring well and well materials.

· Decontaminate soil samplers and other drilling equipment.

· Help obtain drilling soil and groundwater samples.

· Operation of miscellaneous equipment such as jackhammers, concrete coring saws, pressure/steam washers, pumps.

· Mechanical ability to do minor maintenance and repairs, including lubrication and cleaning.

· Follow all safety policies and procedures.

The Helper should learn new skills and continue self-development towards becoming an operator/driller.

· Complete daily reports, well, and boring logs.

· Perform pre- and post- trip vehicle inspections.

· Set up control zones.

· Learn to operate drilling equipment.

· Fill in for driller when qualified.

· Knowledge of safety policies, study JSA’s.

· Study for Drillers test.

· Maintain all certifications.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED.

CDL - Class A

Valid driver’s license and clean record.

Authorized to legally work in the US.

One year of experience in construction or drilling preferred.

Complete 40-hour HAZWOPER training after hire.

Pass background check and drug screen.

Pass physical exam and be able to handle physical demands of the job.

Be dependable and trustworthy.

Ability to work outside in all kinds of weather.

Willing to travel, work overtime, and maintain a good attitude.