Operate Safely. Support Field Teams. Deliver Quality Drilling Results.

Pay: $28.00 – $35.00 per hour
Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Location: Greeley, Colorado (On Site)
Travel: Local (typically within 1 hour; up to 2 hours)
Reports To: Drilling Manager

About Tasman

At Tasman Inc, we deliver environmental, drilling, and construction solutions with an unwavering commitment to safety, integrity, and excellence. Our team works across Colorado to support remediation and geotechnical projects that protect people, land, and resources.

Our work is guided by three core values:

WE ARE OUR PEOPLE

Safety is #1. We work to ensure every employee makes it home safe every day. We celebrate success and value our teams above all.

DO THE RIGHT THING

Integrity drives every decision. We do what we say and protect our people, partners, and the environment.

PURSUE EXCELLENCE

We uphold high standards, encourage innovation, and strive to create lasting value for future generations.

The Role

The Drilling Technician supports drilling operations by assisting supervisors, superintendents, and managers in executing each drilling site safely and efficiently. This role performs daily administrative tasks, operates drill rigs, coordinates site needs, and ensures equipment and job sites remain clean, organized, and well‑maintained.

A successful candidate is safety‑focused, reliable, adaptable, and capable of strong communication under tight deadlines. This position is primarily based in Colorado with minimal travel.

What You’ll Be Doing

Administrative Responsibilities

• Complete daily timecards
• Manage DVIRs, JSAs, incident reports, and equipment inspections
• Communicate effectively with crew members and managers
• Communicate equipment needs and service requirements
• Report material needs and personnel requirements
• Provide daily tracking of subcontractors on-site, material import/export, and equipment usage

Field Operations

• Operate drill rigs safely and efficiently
• Work closely with Supervisors, the Superintendent, and Managers to meet or exceed daily production goals
• Maintain strict adherence to site safety and PPE requirements
• Build positive relationships with clients and team members
• Ensure crew members properly fuel, grease, and maintain drill rigs
• Perform general labor tasks including hand auguring, shoveling, and lifting as needed
• Secure and shut down the job site at the end of each workday

What You Bring

Required

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to pivot quickly between tasks and adjust to shifting priorities
• Strong time‑management and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of environmental or geotechnical drilling experience
• Knowledge of safe ground disturbance practices
• Ability to work with state regulations and related entities
• “Quick starter” mentality—able to initiate tasks without delay
• CDL‑A required
• Valid driver’s license and authorization to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• OSHA 10‑Hour Certification
• HAZWOPER 40‑Hour
• 5 years drilling experience
• Oil and gas experience (preferred, not required)
• Knowledge of environmental remediation
• Experience with soil boring classifications

Work Environment

This role is performed outdoors in field environments and may involve:

• Exposure to rain, snow, heat, cold, and varying temperatures
• Walking on uneven ground and working around contaminated soils
• Routine use of PPE and safety equipment

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Stand or walk for extended periods (2–3 hours at a time)
• Bend, reach, and perform physical labor tasks throughout the day
• Regularly required to talk, listen, and use hands for tools and equipment

Schedule

• Full-time: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Occasional evenings or weekends based on job requirements
• Start and end times vary by project

Travel

• Typical job sites within 1 hour of headquarters
• Occasional travel up to 2 hours

Required Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years geotechnical/environmental drilling experience
• CDL‑A required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of safe ground disturbance practices

Work Authorization

• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must possess a valid driver’s license

Benefits

• Group Health Coverage
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Company‑sponsored paid holidays

Why Join Tasman?

At Tasman, you’ll be part of field operations that support critical drilling, remediation, and environmental projects. You’ll work with skilled teams, grow your technical expertise, and contribute to work that protects both people and the environment.

If you’re ready to build your career in drilling operations—

👉 Apply today and join a company where safety, integrity, and excellence guide everything we do.