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Geotechnical Driller

Kaw Valley Engineering
Lenexa, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 9/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/28/2026
Company Description

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. (KVE) was founded more than 40 years ago in Junction City, KS. Over time, this privately-owned civil and geotechnical engineering firm has grown to 180 employees working in six (6) offices in Kansas and one (1) office in Missouri. The firm provides survey, drafting, civil design, construction inspection, geotechnical services and testing of soil, asphalt and concrete

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. offers a robust package of employee benefits including: health, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. In addition, it offers a cafeteria plan for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care expenses. KVE also offers a 401(k) plan, sick and vacation leave, Years of Service awards, business casual dress and complimentary parking.

Job Description

The Geotechnical Driller is responsible for performing soil and subsurface drilling to support geotechnical investigations and construction projects. This role operates and maintains drilling equipment, collects soil and rock samples, and assists with field testing and documentation. Candidates should be comfortable working outdoors in varying conditions, performing physical work, and traveling to job sites as needed.

Qualifications

Driller’s experience should include:

  • solid and hollow stem auger
  • mud rotary
  • SPT sampling
  • rock coring
  • soil classification

Additional Information

KVE conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol screenings, as well as pre-employment driving history checks. KVE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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