What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driller position at ECS Southeast, LLP?
Responsibilities
- Performing standard penetrometer testing operations including performing borings and geoprobes
- Operating Geoprobe unit for the collection of soil and Cone Penetrometer (CPT) data
- Locating borings in the field
- Record all required drilling data
- Report all project specific issues directly to the project manager and/or your supervisor
- Perform drill rig and support truck maintenance- Reporting all repair and maintenance issues to the Drilling Supervisor
- Troubleshoot mechanical problems including those of an electrical or hydraulic nature
- Follow all company safety procedures and guidelines for maintaining a safe work environment for all crew personnel
- Safely and accurately load drill rig and support vehicle each day with supplies needed
- Plan daily schedule to meet productivity goals set by Drilling Supervisor and/or Office Manager
- Promptly and accurately complete time sheets and field paperwork
- Care for and clean assigned company vehicles and drilling equipment and any other assigned equipment
- Maintain professional behavior and quality standards
- Train and mentor Drilling Helper
- Willingness to work out of town and non-standard work schedules when required
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED
2 - 4 years of related experience
Class A CDL driver's license preferred
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 #66 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #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.
ECS is an Equal Opportunity [EO] employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other protected category. E-verify and federal drug-free work place compliant.