About this opportunity
Labella Associates lists this Driller's Assistant opportunity in buffalo, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Driller's AssistantWe are seeking a motivated and hardworking Driller's Assistant to join our environmental and geotechnical drilling team. You will work alongside a Lead Driller to operate drilling rigs, collect soil and groundwater samples, and install monitoring equipment. This physical role requires outdoor field work, strong mechanics, and a commitment to strict safety standards.Key ResponsibilitiesRig Setup & Operation: Assist the Lead Driller in mobilizing, positioning, and setting up hollow-stem auger and direct-push (Geoprobe) drilling rigs.Sampling & Logging: Handle down-hole tools to collect high-quality soil cores and groundwater samples using split-spoon and Shelby tube methods.Well Installation: Assist in constructing and installing groundwater monitoring wells, piezometers, and vapor pins.Decontamination: Execute meticulous cleaning protocols on all sampling tools and drill rods between boreholes to prevent cross-contamination.Maintenance & Repair: Perform daily preventative maintenance, greasing, and minor mechanical repairs on rigs, pumps, and support equipment.Site Restoration: Mix and pump bentonite grout to seal boreholes and restore surfaces with asphalt or concrete patches.
Worksite address
buffalo, NY, 14201, US
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