Geotechnical Driller Assistant
| Company | Intertek |
|---|---|
| Location | Orlando, FL, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively both verbally & in written form
- Requires basic math skills
- Ability to receive work/training instructions and follow tasks
- Must be able to work occasional off shifts (nighttime) and overtime
- Must be able to travel overnight up to 5% of the time
- Valid Driver’s License and reliable driving record (required)
Responsibilities
- Assist with geotechnical soil drilling, pavement coring, rock coring, soil/rock sampling, muck probing, soil classifications, in-situ field testing, and monitoring well installation
- Assist in the operations and routine maintenance of various drilling rigs including transport to/from jobsites and within the jobsite
- Operate support vehicle equipment
- Assists Driller to manipulate, load, and unload drill rig tooling
- Interact with geotechnical engineers and project managers to understand drilling assignments and to relate field information to the office
- Prepare tooling and supplies for the day’s field tasks
- Assist in assembling and disassembling drill tooling, including but not limited to the following: solid-flight augers, hollow-stem augers, rock core barrel assembly kits, Shelby tube samplers, SPT split-spoon samples, etc.
- Assist with the identification of boring locations through the use of GPS equipment and drilling assignments
- Retrieval and logging of soil/rock samples during drilling operations
- Help with cleaning and maintaining equipment as well as assisting in site cleanup responsibilities
- Occasionally interact with other field personnel, utility locators, and client/Owner representatives during field operations
- Must be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work
Preferred Qualifications
- H.S. Education or Equivalent (preferred)
- Experience assisting with drilling operations is preferred but not required – WE WILL TRAIN!
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred