Driller – Geotechnical / Environmental
Company Location – Altoona, PA
Responsibilities and Skills :
- Operation drill rig and oversight of drilling operations for auger borings, standard penetration test (SPT) sampling, rock coring, monitoring well installations, infiltration testing and other types of drilling, as required
- Assesses soil stability for construction projects and identify potential contamination in environmental projects
- Prepare drilling equipment, log findings, install monitoring wells, and perform tests to ensure project safety and environmental compliance
- Maintenance of company’s drill rigs and utility locating units
- Supervision and mentoring of drilling assistant
- Clear communication skills, both written and verbal
- Sound organizational and problem-solving skills
- Must be able to sit / stand / kneel / reach / climb for extended periods of time
- Individually able to lift 50 pounds, more weight with assistance
- OSHA 40 Hour Training provided if not trained
- Willingness to learn and follow all client and company protocols
Minimum Qualifications :
2+ years Environment and / or Geotechnical drilling with Heavy Equipment Operations is highly preferredValid Class A or B CDL is a plus with a clean driving recordPrevious Groundwater / Soil Sampling and other Geological / Hydrogeological Investigations knowledgeProficient computer skills and smart phones / tablet experienceAbility to use electronic logging devices for CDL hours of serviceExperience with Geoprobes and / or Soil Scout drill rigs is a plusExperience with Installation of Monitoring Wells and Soil Borings is a plusMust be able to work with moderate to high noise levels, i.e., heavy equipment and drillingMust be able to work on diverse types of terrain and in all types of weather conditions, majority of time will be spent outdoors at various extreme conditions (hot / cold, wet / dry)High School degree or equivalentPre-employment Drug Screening and Background checks requiredSchedule / Benefits Overview :
Hourly rate based on experienceMonday – Friday, with an occasional weekend. Averages 45-60 hours a week.Overtime required at times, Must be adaptable to last minute change of schedulePosition includes frequent overnight travel. On average, 3 nights out per weekCompany pays for all food / lodging while travelingESOP stock options given after eligibility period - Employee-owned companyMedical / Vision insurance is available on the 1st of the month after 60 days of service401K available after eligibility periodHoliday pay, Paid time off accrued on the bi-weekly paycheckAll job opportunities listed by DBD Staffing are Direct Hire positions. DBD does not offer temporary staffing positions. We advertise and pre-screen candidates directly for the companies’ hiring teams