Job Description

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Intertek, a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) and leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's leading brands and companies, is actively seeking Driller Assistants to join our Professional Services Industries Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team in Fort Myers, FL. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry.

About the Building & Construction Team

Intertek's Building & Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection, and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of your new developments, existing assets, and facilities.

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of assurance, testing, inspection, and consulting solutions in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.

What are we looking for?

The Driller Assistant role assist Driller to perform various drilling activities. Examples include: soil drilling, rock coring, sampling, classifications, in-situ testing, and monitoring well installation.

Salary & Benefits Information

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skillset, experience, qualifications, and other job-related duties.

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What you'll do:

Assists Driller to load and unload augers
Prepares tooling and supplies for the day's tasks
Assembles and disassembles augers
Assists with the location of boring locations
Retrieves and log samples
Cleans and maintains equipment
Performs general site clean-up

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

Ability to work outside in hot and/or cold, humid and/or dry climates required
Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal & written communication required
Requires basic math skills
Ability to receive work instructions and follow tasks
Must be able to work off shifts and overtime
Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time
Valid Driver's License and reliable driving record (required)
Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift, move, push and pull up to 50 pounds frequently. Occasionally, over 50 pounds with assistance
Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, (hearing) and to make the discriminations in sound
Ability to kneel and squat occasionally
Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (hot and cold)
Ability to climb occasionally
Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED preferred
Experience performing or assisting with geotechnical drilling preferred
CDL preferred