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Patriot Engineering and Environmental is seeking a Driller in our Northern Indiana markets.  Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, Patriot Engineering and Environmental is an employee owned, diverse engineering firm with a multi-state location (Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio) and presence providing geotechnical, environmental, and construction materials testing services and consultation to commercial, industrial and governmental clients. We are a team of talented, trustworthy and skilled servant leaders who are passionate about what we do and enjoy providing personalized attention to our clients.

Career Opportunity

This position will be based out of Northern Indiana region.  This position will require a candidate who is a self-starter and is able to have high attention to detail while maintaining flexibility in the focus on daily execution of duties and deliverables.  

The successful candidate will perform subsurface exploration duties using conventional drilling techniques. Drill methods may include auger drilling, mud rotary drilling, air rotary drilling, and diamond bit coring techniques. Work may also include the installation of instrumentation such as piezometers, monitor wells and inclinometers. Work as part of a multiple person team on projects. ETMs will perform daily tasks including survey and locate drilling points; conduct site reconnaissance; load/unload tooling, materials and samples; classify soil and rock samples; perform routine maintenance and basic repairs on drilling equipment, prepare internal (daily field forms) and external (DOT Logs) paperwork.
Driller Essential Functions:

• Operate a geotechnical drill rig to advance boreholes in soil up to 100 feet.
• Oversee a 2–3-man drill crew in all tasks associated with drilling operations.
• Install instrumentation and monitoring wells.
• Perform routine repairs and maintenance.
• Perform basic surveying, site reconnaissance, and utility clearance tasks
• Drive all forms of drilling equipment to and from project locations.
• Work to independently inspect and complete routine maintenance of equipment.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1-year experience.
• Able to perform NQ rock coring.
• Able to perform mud rotary drilling.
•  Candidates should possess a Class A Commercial Driver’s License or have the ability to obtain one quickly, within 60 days of hire.
• Excellent time management skills - understanding and setting priorities to realize value added and focused activities and deliverables.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.

Compensation:

Patriot offers a strong comprehensive Total Rewards package - in addition to competitive wages, we provide a matching 100% on first 4% 401(k), annual bonus programs, medical ($0 monthly premium Employee only), dental and vision, insurance, life, AD&D, disability, pet and other related insurances, EAP program, funded professional development, vacation and personal time.                   

About Us:

Our Story

Patriot Engineering and Environmental, Inc. (“Patriot”) was founded in 1995 to address the engineering and environmental needs of the development and redevelopment community. Today, our success spans multiple offices serving communities across Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan and beyond. Over our history, Patriot has built a reputation for excellence. Whether you come to Patriot for Environmental Consulting, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing, or all three services, you know that at Patriot, we’ve got you covered.

Our Professional Culture & Philosophy

At Patriot, our pride of ownership is evident throughout all our projects. Patriot celebrates our entrepreneurial spirit as each team member brings their individuality, expertise, and creative solutions to every task. Resiliency has formed our framework. Today, our culture and values mirror our humble beginnings. Steadfast, continually striving for excellence, and delivering the best service and expert solutions. This is the Patriot way. Our strength is in our name.

Commitment to Our Team Members

Patriot’s commitment to excellence, service and safety starts with every individual on our team. Patriot’s leaders realize that our continued success relies on the efforts and fulfillment of each of our team members. Mutual respect, appreciation, value, and trust remain the cornerstones that guide our beliefs and actions, paving the way to Patriot’s future success.

Patriot is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.