Position Summary:

As a Lead Driller, you will be responsible for obtaining quality subsurface samples in a timely, efficient and safe manner as well as securing, caring for and then transporting samples to the laboratory while keeping accurate hand-written records of drilling and sampling efforts in the form of boring logs, specializing in both shallow and deep foundation investigations.

In addition, the purpose of this position is to be a crew leader, responsible for the care and safe use of company equipment, mentoring and training of junior staff and interacting with both project engineers and client representatives in a professional and positive manner.

Job Responsibilities:

• Travel to various job sites in a company provided vehicle
• Perform drilling and bore exploratory vertical holes into the earth to evaluate soil types and strength characteristics
• Prepare equipment and supplies for each day’s drilling projects
• Drive rig and equipment with CDL License
• Inspect drill rig and roll-on carrier daily in general accordance with IFTA/DOT guidelines
• Perform routine maintenance on drill rig and roll-on carrier as needed, communicating extraordinary maintenance or repair needs to staff mechanic
• Operate roll-on carrier to transport drill rigs from site to site
• Operate hand-clearing equipment (chain saw, bush axe, etc.) as needed to gain entry to boring locations
• Operate ATV and Geoprobe drill rigs as needed
• Keep hand-written logs of each drilled boring
• Identify, secure and transport all samples obtained during drilling operations to company laboratory
• Mentor drilling helpers/assistants
• Meet footage goals set by Department Manager
• Cooperate with other members of the Geotechnical Department, adding to a safe and professional work environment
• May operate miscellaneous drilling equipment including rods, augers, etc.
• Have daily and professional communication with the Field Crews, Department Managers and clients
• Maintain clean trucks and equipment
• Complete accurate and detailed field logs and update existing logs as needed
• Perform manual labor by assembling, operating and disassembling equipment
• Follow safety procedures and protocols
• GIS Mapping
• Borehole layouts
• Piezometric water measurements
• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions such as wet and/or humid environments, extreme cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments
• Ability to walk, stand, lift, pull, reach with hands and arms, use hands to grip and release tools and/or machine controls, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear
• Field work on outside construction sites involving long-term standing and repetitive motions
• The drilling process is a repetitive process, often repeated several times an hour. Extensive manual lifting and handling is required. Manual lifting is performed both individually and with assistance.
• Some overtime work may be required with workdays ranging from 8-12 hours
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, accurately complete field testing paperwork and follow direction from others to complete tasks as assigned
• Ability to continuously perform body motions and movements including bending, twisting, reaching, pulling, pushing, stooping and kneeling during drilling operations and related tasks
• Ability to lift up to 100lbs.

Qualifications & Skills:

Qualifications:

• Required: High School diploma or equivalent
• Required: Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record
• Required: Valid/active Commercial Driver’s License (Class B minimum)
• Required: Experience in Rock Coring
• Preferred: Experience in the operation of CPT equipment
• Preferred: North Carolina Well-Driller’s License – Class A
• Preferred: South Carolina Well-Driller’s License – Class B
• Preferred: OSHA 10-hour

Skills:

• Ability to read, write and use technology including phone and computer

• Ability and willingness to provide excellent customer service to clients
• Ability to read and comprehend field instructions as prepared by Engineers
• Ability and willingness to efficiently and effectively communicate with Engineers throughout the drilling process
• Ability to perform hollow-stem auger, mud-rotary, and rock coring methods
• Ability to keep accurate field logs
• Ability to accurately obtain, identify, secure and transport samples during drilling operations
• Ability and willingness to safely operate company equipment and perform routine maintenance
• Ability and willingness to teach, mentor and transmit safe and accurate drilling skills to junior staff
• Ability and willingness to act professionally and hold others accountable to the same level of conduct