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Ardaman & Associates, Inc. is one of the largest geotechnical, materials testing, and environmental ... A driller assistant will assist the crew chief in solid stem and hollow stem auger drilling ...

Ardaman & Associates, Inc. is one of the largest geotechnical, materials testing, and environmental ... A driller assistant will assist the crew chief in solid stem and hollow stem auger drilling ...

Ardaman & Associates, Inc. is one of the largest geotechnical, materials testing, and environmental ... A driller assistant will assist the crew chief in solid stem and hollow stem auger drilling ...

Ardaman & Associates, Inc. is one of the largest geotechnical, materials testing, and environmental ... A driller assistant will assist the crew chief in solid stem and hollow stem auger drilling ...

Ardaman & Associates, Inc. is one of the largest geotechnical, materials testing, and environmental ... A driller assistant will assist the crew chief in solid stem and hollow stem auger drilling ...

Ardaman & Associates, Inc. is one of the largest geotechnical, materials testing, and environmental ... A driller assistant will assist the crew chief in solid stem and hollow stem auger drilling ...

Geotechnical Driller

La Vista, NE · On-site

$21.50 - $29/hr

... senior technicians, engineers, surveyors, and construction managers. * Performs drilling ... Hollow stem augers (3 1/4-inch, 4 1/4-inch, and 6 1/4-inch) * NQ wireline coring/tooling * Well ...

Geotechnical Driller

Lincoln, NE · On-site

$20 - $27.25/hr

... senior technicians, engineers, surveyors, and construction managers. * Performs drilling ... Hollow stem augers (3 1/4-inch, 4 1/4-inch, and 6 1/4-inch) * NQ wireline coring/tooling * Well ...

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Job description

Like working outdoors?Want an entry level position with FULL BENEFITS that could lead to a career in test drilling?

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 ASSISTANT

Our Tampa office has an opportunity available for a Driller's Assistant.

A driller assistant will assist the crew chief in solid stem and hollow stem auger drilling techniques. The assistant will help move, set up and operate drilling rigs and related equipment to drill holes for geotechnical exploration test borings. Site investigation/geotechnical drilling is done to determine the soil characteristics on construction sites. Work is outdoors. The work is generally physically demanding. However, safety is Ardaman's priority 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.

Qualifications:

  • Experience preferred, but will train
  • Mechanical skills preferred
  • Must have current DOT Medical Examiners Certificate or be able to obtain one prior to employment
  • Class A or Class B CDL license a plus
  • Available to work overtime, out of town, and weekends as required to meet client schedules
  • Ability to lift drill pipe and materials weighing up to 80 lbs.
  • Must pass company background checks including drug screen
  • Must have an excellent driving record within company standards
  • Local candidates preferred; no relocation.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, and much more.

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


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