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The Contractor Consultants

Driller Helper

Culpeper, VA

$19 - $22/hr

... in the drilling industry. This entry-level role offers you the unique opportunity to build a ... foundation of safety, quality work, and long-term client relationships. For over 35 years, our ...

The Contractor Consultants

Driller Helper

Winchester, VA · On-site

$19 - $22/hr

... in the drilling industry. This entry-level role offers you the unique opportunity to build a ... foundation of safety, quality work, and long-term client relationships. For over 35 years, our ...

Granite

Drill Tech - Layne

Elko, NV

Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite's century-old success. We're ... an entry level position that assists on a crew of 3 to 4 people on a mineral drilling site. This ...

Granite

Layne Drill Tech - Chandler, AZ

Chandler, AZ · On-site

Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite's century-old success. We're ... an entry level position that assists on a crew of 3 to 4 people on a mineral drilling site. This ...

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How much do entry level foundation drilling jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level foundation drilling in the United States is $41.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.38 and $44.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Foundation Drilling vs Entry Level Geotechnical Technician?

AspectEntry Level Foundation DrillingEntry Level Geotechnical Technician
Required CertificationsOSHA safety training, possibly CDLOSHA safety training, soil testing certifications
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, outdoor, heavy machineryLaboratories, construction sites, outdoor
Industry UsageConstruction, infrastructure projectsGeotechnical investigations, environmental studies

Both roles often require safety training and some technical certifications. Entry Level Foundation Drilling focuses on operating drilling equipment for foundation work, typically in construction environments. Entry Level Geotechnical Technicians perform soil testing and site assessments, often supporting geotechnical engineering projects. While they share safety and technical training, their work environments and primary tasks differ, with foundation drilling centered on drilling operations and geotechnical work on soil analysis.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Foundation Drilling job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, and 96% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $86,248 per year, or $41.5 per hour.
Drill Shaft Foundation Crew Member

Drill Shaft Foundation Crew Member

Traffic Control Devices, LLC

Jacksonville, FL

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

Drill Shaft Foundation Crew Member 
The Drill Shaft Foundation Crew Member is responsible for assisting in the installation of drill shaft foundations for signal poles, camera poles, and sign structures. Drill shaft foundation installation includes assisting in drilling for foundations, setting anchor bolts, forming foundations for concrete, pouring concrete, and finishing foundations. This position is also responsible for maintaining equipment and materials used in the installation of drill shafts.
Pay: Competitive, Hourly
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits: 
  • Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision available on start date) 
  • Company-Sponsored Retirement Plan 
  • Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance 
  • Vacation Time 
  • Paid Holidays 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
Essential Functions & Responsibilities: 
  • Assist with the operation of drill shaft equipment for deep foundation construction.
  • Perform site preparation prior to installation of drill shafts.
  • Monitor depth and plumbness of drill shaft during drilling operations.
  • Form foundations and ensure anchor bolt installations are per engineer’s design.
  • Install barriers and protect exposed holes prior to pouring foundations.
  • Remove forms and finish foundations after installation.
  • Perform clean-up of site upon completion of drill shafts.
  • Ensure foundation installation equipment is cleaned, serviced, and maintained.
Minimum Qualifications: 
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Must be willing to travel for work, away from reporting office, with occasional overnight travel.
  • Must have the ability to read design drawings and perform accurate measurements.
Education & Experience 
  • High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
  • Entry-level position, no experience required, training to be provided as needed.
  • Previous concrete and/or foundation experience is a plus.
Pre-Screen 
  • Upon offer, employees may be required to subject and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background and/or MVR check.
License & Certifications: 
  • Class A CDL required.
Physical Requirements: 
  • RARE (less than 10%): Sitting, Crawling, Color Vision, Climbing Ladders, Climbing Stairs
  • OCCASSIONAL (up to 33%): stooping, kneeling, squatting, body twisting, sense of touch, climbing on/off truck, gripping, lifting up to 60 lbs., reaching, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, balancing.
  • FREQUENT (up to 66%): standing, walking, manual dexterity, seeing distant, reading, range of motion, hearing-speech range, depth perception.
  • CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Sense of Touch, Gripping, Seeing, Carrying, Pulling
Safety: 
Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally. 
Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees. 
An Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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