Driller

About The Role

As a Driller, you'll support and coordinate drilling operations with minimal supervision from a senior driller. You'll oversee and mentor a team of driller assistants and drillers, ensuring the use of the best drilling techniques and equipment for each project. Your responsibilities will include mobilizing drill equipment, ordering project materials (with management approval), and maintaining, cleaning, and calibrating testing and inspection equipment. We value safety, quality workmanship, and integrity. If you're dependable, enjoy working outdoors year-round, and are open to traveling (with paid hotels and per diem), we want you on our team!

Responsibilities

• Drilling Operations: Manage operations for assigned projects by overseeing lower-level drillers.
• Field Sampling: Review field logs, samples, and data from subordinate drill personnel and communicate with management and technical staff.
• Equipment Maintenance: Oversee vehicle and equipment maintenance to ensure good working conditions and determine the need for equipment.
• Quality: Assure that all drilling functions, including quality control, quality assurance, and verification, are performed per the standard drilling methods, project specifications, and other contract documents.
• Coordination of Others: Coordinate and oversee the daily activities on medium to large projects of assigned driller assistants and communicate field conditions and job progress to management and professional staff daily.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 3 years of Geotechnical and/or Environmental Drilling experience
• Valid Driller license
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL), a plus
• Effective communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing) in English
• Understanding and ability to perform routine vehicle and equipment maintenance
• Working knowledge of multiple drilling methods, including hollow stem auger, mud rotary, and rock coring techniques

Physical Demands

• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and on uneven terrain
• Walking over rough, uneven terrain and standing for potentially up to 12 hours a day
• Routinely lifting and carrying 40-50lbs (field/laboratory samples and equipment)

This role is not for those seeking a climate-controlled workspace, but it's incredibly rewarding for individuals who enjoy being hands-on, traveling, solving problems, and seeing projects take shape from the ground up.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a 5% company contribution
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) - with rollover options
• Paid Maternity/Parental Leave
• Employee Recognition Program
• Credential Incentive Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle with Fuel Card for Project-Based Work
• $2,000 Referral Bonuses & More!

This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not available.