Driller

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate DLZ’s drill rigs and drilling equipment.
• Skilled at auger, mud, rotary and core drilling, as well as most subsurface sampling techniques.
• Experienced at setting downhole instrumentation as well as installing monitoring wells.
• Oversee and assure that all support drill equipment and vehicles are maintained properly and operated safely by all members of the drill crew.
• Perform daily and preventative maintenance checks on all equipment, vehicles, machinery, tools and drill rigs.
• Report and document all unsafe conditions, problems, or required repairs to the Drill Shop Mechanic or Drilling Manager as soon as they are discovered.
• Obtain a clear understanding of each work assignment or project from the Drilling Manager, Project Engineer, or client, and ensure that proper equipment and personnel is procured in a timely manner.
• Make decisions regarding the most effective and efficient method to perform work assignments related to subsurface exploratory sampling and drilling investigations.
• Keep Drilling Manager posted and updated of work in progress on a routine basis.
• Complete a shift report and accurately account for all time and materials used on each project.
• Have the client or client's representative sign each shift report and submit daily.
• Welding, cutting and fabricating as needed.
• Direct all personnel working on or around a drilling operation to work in a safe manner as outlined by the Drilling Safety Guide Book established by the National Drilling Foundation.
• Travel to project sites, work and stay out-of-town when required.
• Notify the Drilling Manager of any emergency situations that arise in the field as soon as possible.
• Perform all work in a safe and responsible manner, in accordance with the Health and Safety Plan.

Job Requirements

• A High School Graduate or equivalent.
• 3 or more years Driller experience, or equivalent.
• Basic computer/iPad skills required.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, background and driving record checks.
• Class A CDL license & 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response training (HAZWOPER) preferred, but not required.
• Able to perform manual labor in inclement weather conditions.
• Able to travel and stay out-of-town as required.
• Perform all work in a safe and responsible manner, in accordance with DLZ's Health and Safety Plan.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts & health savings account.
• 401(k) options (Traditional and Roth).
• Paid parental leave.
• Life & AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Wellness program with reimbursement benefits.

Inclusion

We foster an environment where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspective.