Geotechnical Drilling Crew Chief / Driller

Braun Intertec is seeking a Geotechnical Drilling Crew Chief to join our Bloomington, MN location. The Crew Chief has primary responsibility for performing subsurface investigations for geotechnical and environmental purposes.

Responsibilities

• Operate the drill rig and oversee drilling operations for auger borings, rock coring, monitoring wells, instrumentation installation and other types of drilling as required
• Know when to use different drilling methods
• Collect and log factual field data to the specifications and/or job instructions provided
• Keep a boring/coring log of data and samples obtained and other required information
• Train and supervise drilling assistant on the drilling site
• Communicate with project managers, clients, schedulers and supervisors
• Responsible for daily production and efficient use of drill crew’s time as required by project scope of work
• Responsible for maintenance, repair and general condition of the drill rig, support truck and other equipment
• Diagnose mechanical problems and perform necessary repairs
• Promote and adhere to safe work practices
• Use required and approved personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing all functions
• Ensure the safety of the drill crew and other site personnel
• Operate drill rigs, tractor trailers and support vehicles in safe and lawful manner; maintain a valid commercial driver’s license with an insurable driving record
• Maintain necessary documentation relating to the operation of commercial motor vehicles
• Drive DOT regulated vehicles and comply with all DOT requirements
• Perform daily inspections of equipment to satisfy DOT requirements and maintain proper record keeping as required by DOT regulations

Requirements

• At least 2 years of related drilling experience
• Strong technical and mechanical aptitude
• Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) required, CDL A preferred
• Ability to pass a driving / road test
• 40-hour Hazmat Training preferred
• Ability to work outdoors, in a field / construction work setting, in a physical role, in all types of weather conditions and terrain
• Ability to lift 50 lbs on a regular basis, 75 lbs occasionally
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with co-workers, clients, and supervisors
• Ability to pass a pre-employment DOT drug screen, criminal background check and motor vehicle record check
• Dependable, with the ability to maintain reliable attendance and work a full-time schedule which sometimes includes weekend and night work
• Must be available for travel up to 50%, occasionally on short notice, including nights and weekends as needed

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays

Pay

Compensation Range: $55,000.00 - $82,000.00