Driller Assistant

Position: Driller Assistant

Requisition Number: 2023-2190-12A

S&ME is a leading, multi-disciplined professional services firm comprised of dedicated and proud employee-owners tenaciously working together to solve highly complex challenges. We value eager, passionate, honest, and hard-working employees who strive to make positive impacts on our communities. Our people are the heartbeat of our company, which is a place where you control your future, and the possibilities are far-reaching. As individuals we are great, and together we are even better so come help us make a difference as we are currently seeking a full-time Driller Assistant to join our Field Exploration team in Knoxville, Tennessee. Starting pay between $18-$22/hour, based on experience.

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Job Snapshot:

The successful candidates will exhibit safety, quality workmanship, and integrity; be dependable; and be open to working outdoors year-round. The ability to travel with paid hotels and per diem are part of this position's requirements.

• Assist with routine drilling operations
• Log samples and complete field logs to be reviewed by driller
• Assist with vehicle and equipment maintenance

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED
• 0-2 years of experience in geotechnical drilling or related field
• Effective communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing) using the English language
• Ability to routinely lift 40 to 50 lbs
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to work and maneuver equipment, such as a loaded wheelbarrow, on uneven ground and around active construction sites
• Willingness to travel out-of-town for short duration assignments

S&ME conducts pre-employment background and motor vehicle record checks, as well as post offer drug screenings. Employment is contingent upon pre-employment check results.

Why work at S&ME?

We are an industry leading, 1,100 employee-owned engineering firm, which means the hard work and dedication you provide every day directly contributes to the health and performance of a company you partly own. With employee ownership at our foundation, we are all vested in the success of each other and S&ME as a whole. We know that creating an environment where employees can grow and flourish, both professionally and personally, leads to our collective drive for success. We offer professional development, leadership and employee engagement programs and tasks forces to exemplify our purpose of "helping you prosper" and our commitment to culture.

S&ME Benefits to Help You Thrive:

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical/ Dental/ Vision Plans
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401 (K) with Matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• PTO / Holidays with the ability to carryover
• Credential Incentive Program and Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle with gas card (if applicable)
• Referral Bonuses

This is a full-time position with competitive pay based on experience. Successful candidate must meet requirements of the company's Fleet Management Program, Substance Policy and Reference check program. Submit resume, cover letter, and salary expectations for consideration. Only qualified candidates with acceptable employment eligibility verification (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance not provided. S&ME reserves the right to fill this position with an internal or external candidate at any time during the search. S&ME is not responsible for unauthorized job postings or submissions of resumes using external links/websites.

No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls or walk-ins accepted.