What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traveling Driller Helper position at ECS Midwest, LLC?
Responsibilities
The Driller Helper supports geotechnical drilling operations by assisting with the setup, operation, and maintenance of drilling equipment while ensuring safe work practices on-site. This role involves handling materials, collecting samples, performing routine maintenance, and working closely with the Driller to ensure efficient and accurate subsurface investigations. The Driller Helper maintains a positive customer service attitude and demonstrates an understanding of ECS Core Values.
Responsibilities
- Assists with drilling operations, including borings and Geoprobe work
- Locates boring positions in the field using maps, plans, or GPS systems
- Records required drilling data accurately
- Reports project-specific issues to the Project Manager or Supervisor
- Performs routine maintenance on drill rigs and support trucks and reports repair needs
- Follows company safety procedures to maintain a safe work environment
- Loads drill rigs and support vehicles with necessary supplies each day
- Completes timesheets and field documentation promptly and accurately
- Cares for and cleans assigned company vehicles, drilling equipment, and other tools
- Maintains professional behavior and quality standards
- Works out of town and on non-standard schedules as required
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED required
- 0 years of related experience
- If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required
- OSHA 40 certification (preferred)
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to read maps, follow directions, and interpret engineering and construction plans
- Ability to interpret field data
- Basic mechanical aptitude
- Ability to work effectively under close supervision
- Hands-on experience with drill rigs, drilling procedures, and sampling methods (preferred)
- Ability to travel overnight as needed for project-related work
Military Qualificatons
- The following US Military ranks would qualify for this position:
- E-4
About Us
ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.
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