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Driller Assistant - Geotechnical

Bacon Farmer Workman/Marcum Engineering
Paducah, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 2/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/20/2026

Driller Assistant - Geotechnical 


Build a career outdoors — not behind a desk. Join our drilling team and help us shape projects from the ground up.



We are seeking a dependable Geotechnical Driller Assistant with a valid CDL to support our field drilling operations. This hands-on position involves driving and assisting with drill rig setup, supporting subsurface investigations, handling tools and materials, and maintaining safe, organized job sites. Candidates should be comfortable working outdoors in varying conditions, performing physical labor, and working as part of a field crew. 


Essential Job Functions: 

  • Assist and work with the lead driller in moving, setting up, operating, and maintaining drilling rigs and related equipment used to drill holes for geotechnical testing to determine site soil characteristics. 
  • Help the driller with the collection of data and samples in the field under the direction of the crew chief
  • Promote and adhere to safe work practices for self, the lead driller, and others
  • Complete daily reports of drilling and driving activities
  • This position will include frequent walking and will be performed outdoors in varied weather conditions
  • This position will include lifting & carrying heavy materials (up to approximately 80 pounds)
  • Travel required

 

Desired Skills/Experience:

  • Driver’s license and good driving record are required.
  • CDL or the ability to obtain a CDL is preferred


Benefits:

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Coverage (employee coverage, employer paid)
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance of $50,000
  • Additional Voluntary Life Insurance is available for employee and their dependents  
  • Paid Medical Leave
  • Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance 
  • Generous Company Match 401 (k) program
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 
  • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Paid Time Off
  • Ten Paid Holidays


Job Type:  

  • Full-time

 

By completing the online application, Applicant certifies that the information they have provided is true, complete, and correct. Applicant further understands that any information provided by the Applicant which is found to be false, incomplete, or misrepresented in any respect will be sufficient cause to (i) eliminate me from further consideration for employment, or (ii) may result in my immediate discharge from employment when it is discovered. 


Applicant expressly authorizes, without reservation, the employer, its representatives, employees, or agents to contact and obtain information from all references (Personal and Professional), employers, public agencies, licensing authorities, and educational institutions, and to otherwise verify the accuracy of all information provided by me in this application, resume, or any job interview. I hereby waive any and all rights and claims I may have regarding the employer, its agents, employees, or representatives, for seeking, gathering, and using truthful and non-defamatory information, in a lawful manner, in the employment process, and all other persons, corporations, or organizations for furnishing such information about me. 


I understand the position I am applying for is an at-will position, meaning that either the Employer or I may terminate our relationship at any time, with or without cause, except as required by law. This application does not constitute an agreement or contract for employment for any specified period. I understand that no supervisor or representative of Employer is authorized to make any assurances to the contrary and that no implied written or oral agreements contrary to the foregoing express language are valid unless they are in writing and signed by the employer’s chief executive officer.


Applicant understands and acknowledges that, if hired, they will be required to provide proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States, and that federal immigration laws require me to complete an I-9 form for this purpose. 


Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing, Inc. and Marcum Engineering LLC are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers, committed to a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetics, citizenship status, or any other legally protected basis.

 

 

 

 

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