Drill Tech - Layne

General Summary

The Drill Tech assists the Driller in conducting drilling operations and performing routine mechanical tasks at drill or pump sites for collector water well projects.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Provide general labor assistance to operators on water well projects.
• Ensure adherence to all safety and quality procedures to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
• Lift and move drill pipe and materials weighing up to 50 lbs., and assist with lifting components up to 100 lbs. to support operational needs.
• Collaborate with the drilling crew and work independently to accomplish tasks and achieve project goals.
• Operate and maintain service trucks, backhoes, forklifts, generators, engines, pumps, and other drilling site equipment to ensure reliable and efficient operation, including lubrication and cleaning.
• Transport drilling rigs and equipment between sites and set up job sites to facilitate smooth logistics and operations - valid and clean driving record required.
• Complete daily paperwork accurately to maintain time and material records and ensure proper documentation.
• Collect and accurately label drill cutting or water samples for analysis to ensure precise and reliable data collection.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall team objectives and project success.

Education and Work Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• Construction site experience or similar outdoor industry experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Valid and clean driving record required.
• Driver's license required.
• Must be able to obtain a CDL (B minimum, but A preferred).
• Requires ability to work with equipment that vibrates and work near moving mechanical parts.
• Construction and welding experience preferred.
• Must be able to work with others in small teams.
• Mechanical aptitude a plus.
• Dependable and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Able to safely lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Able to stand on feet for 10–12-hour shifts.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a small hand tools.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or push/pull up to 100 lbs.

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment for yourself and the crew you are working with.
• Ability and willingness to abide by company code of conduct daily.
• Must be able to travel and be away from home for up to 2 weeks at a time.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.