What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driller Trainee - Miami position at Tetra Tech?
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Ardaman & Associates, Inc. Is One Of The Largest Geotechnical, Materials Testing, And Environmental Engineering Consulting Firms In The Southeastern U.S. Ardaman Has The Following Opportunity Available
DRILLER TRAINEE
Our Miami office has an opportunity available for a Driller Trainee. A driller trainee will assist the crew chief in solid auger and rotary drilling techniques. The trainee will help move, set up and operate drill rigs and related equipment to drill test holes for geotechnical engineering studies. Site investigation/geotechnical drilling is done to determine the soil characteristics on sites to be developed as building, roadways and bridges. Work is outdoors.The work is generally physically demanding. However, safety is in our work is an uncompromised value and we are proud of our safety record.
Responsibilities
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ardaman is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tetra Tech, who is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans. Ardaman is a Drug Free Workplace.
We invite applications from all interested parties. No agencies.
Learn about Ardaman and explore our open positions at www.ardaman.com
Additional Information
Ardaman & Associates, Inc. Is One Of The Largest Geotechnical, Materials Testing, And Environmental Engineering Consulting Firms In The Southeastern U.S. Ardaman Has The Following Opportunity Available
DRILLER TRAINEE
Our Miami office has an opportunity available for a Driller Trainee. A driller trainee will assist the crew chief in solid auger and rotary drilling techniques. The trainee will help move, set up and operate drill rigs and related equipment to drill test holes for geotechnical engineering studies. Site investigation/geotechnical drilling is done to determine the soil characteristics on sites to be developed as building, roadways and bridges. Work is outdoors.The work is generally physically demanding. However, safety is in our work is an uncompromised value and we are proud of our safety record.
Responsibilities
- Assist in drilling operations.
- Expedite field supplies.
- Perform duties at multiple job sites.
- Perform yard duties at direction of supervisor.
- Assist in measuring test boring locations
- Load and unload trucks.
- Smoothly and quickly connect and disconnect the lower parts of the drill pipe when it is being lowered into and raised from the hole.
- Catch samples of drilled cuttings to be analyzed.
- Clean and maintain equipment.
- Help move drilling rig and equipment from site to site and set up.
- Dig and clean mud pits and drains.
- Assist with well development and pumping tests.
- Operate equipment such as pumps for air, water and mud, and equipment and tools used to correct problems in drilled holes caused by mechanical breakdowns or by harmful natural conditions.
- Carry out minor maintenance and repairs, including lubrication and cleaning.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Experience preferred, but will train
- Mechanical skills preferred
- Must be bilingual - Spanish and English
- Ability to lift drill steel and materials weighing up to 80 lbs.
- Ability to perform physical work outdoors in the heat
- Class A or Class B CDL license a plus
- Must be able to obtain DOT Medical Examiners Certificate or have current certificate prior to employment
- Must pass company background checks including drug screen
- Must have acceptable driving record within company standards
- Local candidates preferred; no relocation.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ardaman is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tetra Tech, who is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans. Ardaman is a Drug Free Workplace.
We invite applications from all interested parties. No agencies.
Learn about Ardaman and explore our open positions at www.ardaman.com
Additional Information
- Organization: 113 AAI