Geotechnical Driller Assistant

About the Role

Intertek's Building & Construction division is a suite of industry-leading brands providing innovative product and project solutions across multiple architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines. As a Driller Assistant, you will work on a drilling team to operate various drill rigs, collecting soil and rock samples for geotechnical engineering purposes. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the A/E/C industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist with soil drilling, rock coring, soil/rock sampling, classifications, in-situ testing, and monitoring well installation
• Assist in the operations of various drilling rigs
• Operate support vehicle equipment
• Assist the Driller in manipulating, loading, and unloading drill rig tooling
• Interact with geotechnical engineers and project managers to understand drilling assignments and relay field information
• Prepare tooling and supplies for daily tasks
• Assist in assembling and disassembling drill tooling, including solid-flight augers, hollow-stem augers, rock core barrel assembly kits, Shelby tube samplers, and split-spoon samples
• Assist with the identification of boring locations using GPS equipment
• Retrieve and log soil/rock samples
• Clean and maintain equipment, and assist with site cleanup responsibilities
• Adhere to safety practices and policies to ensure personal and team safety

Requirements

• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal and written communication
• Basic math skills
• Ability to receive work instructions and follow tasks
• Must be able to work off shifts and overtime
• Must be able to travel up to 5% of the time
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent
• Experience assisting with drilling operations (preferred but not required—training will be provided)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, move, push, and pull up to 50 pounds frequently; occasionally over 50 pounds with assistance
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and make sound discriminations
• Ability to kneel and squat occasionally
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (hot and cold) for the majority of the day
• Ability to climb occasionally

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous vacation and sick time (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement

Individual compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including skillset, experience, qualifications, and other job-related duties.