Responsibilities

• Performing standard penetrometer testing operations including performing boring and Geoprobes
• Operating Geoprobe unit for the unit for the collection of soil and Cone Penetrometer (CPT) data
• Complete drilling operations by operating drill, including rotary, churn, and pneumatic; monitoring progress; adjusting bit weight and rotary speed; changing bit; removing debris; setting explosives; operating gasoline, diesel, electric, or stream draw works
• 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 electrical or hydraulic nature
• 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 and Drillers
• Maintain safe, healthy, and environmentally sound work environment by following organization standards and legal regulations; preventing spillage' wearing personal protective equipment; storing and maintaining hazardous material
• Willingness to work out of town and non-standard work schedules when required

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• 5 - 8 years of experience
• Class A CDL preferred
• Position requires carrying 40 - 70 lbs multiple times a day or occasionally lifting 85 lbs to waist height

About Us

ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #144 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and #50 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (June 2025).

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