Driller

SUMMARY Geotechnical drillers operate a drilling rig ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include the following: Implement safety procedures on site.
Operate and maintain drill rigs, associated vehicles, and support equipment.
Perform geotechnical and environmental drilling.
Perform various drilling activities including soil drilling, rock coring, sampling, classification, in-situ testing, and monitoring well installation.
Provide leadership to drill crew and work as a member of a team.
Maintain necessary logs/records and file reports.
Other duties may be assigned.
Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Minimum of 2+ years as an operator of a geotechnical drill rig.
Extensive operation of CME brand drills, Truck and ATV mounted.
Experience in soil sampling, rock coring, wet rotary drilling, monitoring well and other geotechnical instrumentation.
General knowledge of soil & rock classifications (boring logs).
Knowledge of Texas Geology a plus.
Current Water Well Driller License a plus, but not required.
Travel as necessary to complete assigned projects.
Valid Class B CDL license is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to walk, reach with hands and arms, and climb or balance.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.
Pre-employment drug screen, driver's license evaluation, and background check results must meet company standards.
UES is the #1 fastest-growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group’s Hot Firm list in 2021, 2022 & 2023.
As part of the UES family, you will foster client relationships through a defined set of values that demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe.
We STRIVE to put forth our very best.
Focusing on Safety, Teamwork, Responsiveness, Integrity, Value, and Excellence.
We provide full-service geotechnical, construction materials testing and inspection, and environmental services to our clients.
Our continued success and growth begins with our wonderful team members! Some of the perks you will enjoy as a part of the UES Family: 401(k) retirement savings plan with a generous company match! Amazing team members and a friendly atmosphere! Paid Time Off (PTO) Seven paid holidays per year Company phone, computer and credit card Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (subsidized)