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GeoEngineers Inc. lists this Driller opportunity in spokane, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Driller PositionThe Driller is responsible for assisting with geotechnical drilling for subsurface investigations.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesOperates and maintains drilling equipment including CME-75 truck mounted drill rigs. Collects necessary drilling samples.Directs junior drilling crew members, ensuring that all drilling tasks are performed in a safe manner.Assists in setting up, taking down, and transporting geotechnical drilling rigs and support vehicle equipment for truck mounted highway rigs.Cleans drill rig area and keeps it clear of safety hazards. Maintains clean exploration department shop environment.Handles, sorts, and moves drilling tools, pipe, cement, bentonite, and other materials.Manipulates sections of auger, pipe, or drill stem during drilling.Maintains drilling equipment and repairs machinery as required.Transports materials and well service equipment.Performs shop or warehouse duties such as general auto maintenance and repairs, drill rig maintenance and repair, grinding and helping with welding and cutting metal, cleaning, and washing trucks and drill rig equipment.QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent required. Higher level of education in a related field may be substituted for experience.Minimum 2+ years of related experience such as drilling, construction, or heavy manual labor.Experience within appropriate discipline (geotechnical, environmental, etc.) preferred. Competent with geotechnical/environmental, over-water (if applicable), Shelby tube/SPT, and Piezometer/ well drilling using hollow-stem auger and/or mud rotary techniques.Ability to interpret and apply technical information and instructions.Ability to complete work under a variety of environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, and rain.Professional-level verbal and written communication skills.Ability to consistently meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.Demonstrated experience effectively managing multiple priorities and projects with critical deadlines.Exceptional planning and organization skills.Must be able to meet health and safety requirements for the position.Experience driving two-ton trucks with a standard five or six speed transmission preferred.Must have a valid driver's license and be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card. Valid commercial driver's license applicable to the location and equipment preferred (Class A or greater).Current Washington, Idaho, or Oregon well driller's license preferred. Alternatively, will consider ability to obtain within one year of employment.One year of driving experience in the United States. Consideration will be provided for international driving experience.Physical Requirements/Work EnvironmentAll candidates are subject to completing a background check and reference check.All candidates are required to participate in our medical surveillance program.Able to perform consistent work on a PC.Ability to perform a wide range of physical activities under varying weather conditions and perform heavy manual labor tasks including the ability to stand for long periods of time and exert up to 50 pounds of force repeatedly throughout the day, as well as 100 pounds of force occasionally.Ability to perform responsibilities outside of the immediate area. This role will include up to 70% travel for up to one week, with occasional extended travel over one week.All employees are responsible for conducting their work (office and field) in a safe manner. This includes proactively identifying and resolving potential safety hazards in a timely manner and conducting safety briefings as required by the project. This also includes wearing appropriate safety equipment when working in the field and completing all required health and safety training prior to beginning field work.Our best estimate of the salary range for this position, located in Spokane WA, is $25.00 – $38.46 per hour. Compensation offered will be based on a variety of individual factors, including education and experience, as well as internal equity. GeoEngineers' salary ranges are reviewed and updated each year and employees are eligible for pay increases based on individual performance. As part of our competitive total rewards package, employees in this role may also be eligible for our annual year-end bonus offering, subject to program eligibility requirements.At GeoEngineers, investing in our people is a top priority. In addition to competitive and equitable pay, we are proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including healthcare (with travel benefit for care not locally available), 401(k) with company match, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid vacation and sick time and paid holidays, among others.GeoEngineers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.GeoEngineers is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please contact Human Resources at or by phone at . We will then make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.We welcome and encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for openings on our team. 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spokane, WA, 99201, US
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