Driller

Responsibilities

• Performs drilling operations, including borings and Geoprobe work
• Operates Geoprobe equipment to collect soil samples and Cone Penetration Test (CPT) data
• Limits boring positions using maps, plans, or GPS systems
• Records all required drilling data accurately
• Reports project-specific issues to the Project Manager or Supervisor
• Performs routine maintenance on drill rigs and support trucks and reports repair needs
• Trains and mentors Driller Helpers
• Willingness to work out of town and non-standard work schedules when required

Requirements

• 2 years of related experience
• A high school diploma or GED
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid drivers license is required. A class A CDL drivers license preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Mechanical aptitude, including experience with hydraulic system repairs
• Knowledge of drilling procedures and sampling methods
• Hands-on experience with drill rigs, push rigs, and related equipment
• Experience with GPS systems and geotechnical and environmental drilling methods
• Experience with the installation of monitoring wells and piezometers
• Knowledge of state and federal driving and drilling regulatory codes

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required

Skills

• Geotechnical drilling operations
• Operating drilling equipment
• Collecting subsurface data
• Ensuring safe and efficient field execution

Benefits

• Employee ownership
• More than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast
• #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026)
• #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025)
• #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025)

Pay

• Competitive compensation package

Schedule

• Variable schedule to accommodate project needs

Company Information

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025).

To learn more, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.