Driller - CDL

S&ME is looking for a full-time Driller to join our Field Exploration team in Knoxville, Tennessee. We have a history of delivering innovative geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction material testing for over 50 years.

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.

Drilling Operations

• Manage operations for assigned projects by overseeing lower-level drillers.
• Review field logs, samples, and data from subordinate drill personnel and communicate with management and technical staff.
• Oversee vehicle and equipment maintenance to ensure good working conditions and determine the need for equipment.
• 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.
• 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.

About You

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

You Are Willing and Able to:

• Perform the physical demands of the position with the use of company-provided Personal Protective Equipment such as:
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and on uneven terrain.
• Walk over rough, uneven terrain and stand for potentially up to 12 hours a day.
• Routinely lift and carry 40–50 lbs (field/laboratory samples and equipment).

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!