Geotechnical Drilling Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

Assist the Crew Lead on a drill rig. Per the decision of the Crew Lead, the Drilling Assistant may be assigned the duties of a Driller (operating the drilling equipment, judging access and utility clearance needs, and maintaining the drill rig and auxiliary vehicle) or of a Logger (collecting and handling soil samples, preparing field logs, etc.). At the beginning of each workday, check with Crew Lead to determine what equipment and materials will be needed for the day’s assignment. Assemble and load equipment and materials so that the crew can get a timely start to workday.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations or workable solutions may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Driller Role Duties :

• Set up equipment and operate the drill rig in a safe manner, for the purpose of obtaining soil and rock samples.
• Assist Crew Lead in clearance of underground utilities / improvements.
• Team with the Crew Lead in surveying test boring locations and elevations.
• Install monitoring wells and piezometers.
• Properly seal boreholes per regulatory requirements if needed; also, properly backfill non-environmental boreholes.
• Clean / restore site to a reasonable level.
• Assist Crew Lead in sampling as needed to increase efficiency, productivity, and maintain safety.

Logger Role Duties :

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Preferred Skills

Pay Transparency

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $20.29 - $25.38 per hour based on skill set and experience. AET offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health benefits, insurance, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), long term savings, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Work Environment

This job primarily operates primary in a field environment in outdoor conditions, on construction sites with uneven ground and adverse weather conditions. This role secondary operates in an office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Physical Demands

Capable of the physical labor required including work at hazardous waste sites, with personal protective equipment.

Ability to :

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Notice to Third Party Agencies : AET does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by AET’s Chief People Officer (CPO), AET reserves the right to pursue and hire these candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.