CDL A Sonic Drill Assistant
About The Position
The CDL A Sonic Assistant will support the Lead Driller in environmental drilling activities, including sonic drilling, Geoprobe/direct-push drilling, soil and groundwater sampling, monitoring well installation, well abandonment, grouting, and other related environmental field services. This role involves operating company vehicles requiring a Class A CDL, assisting with equipment transport, site setup and breakdown, and performing strenuous physical labor. The assistant will also help operate drilling equipment, follow safety protocols, collect and label samples, assist with well construction and restoration, perform equipment maintenance, and complete required documentation. The position requires maintaining a clean work site and cooperating with team members, project managers, clients, and other personnel. Travel to project sites, including out-of-town and overnight assignments, is expected. The role also requires maintaining necessary licenses, certifications, and training.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Class A CDL required.
- Valid Driver’s License required.
- Ability to meet company insurability requirements required.
- Ability to comply with applicable DOT requirements, including medical certification and driver qualification standards, required.
- Experience operating or assisting with trucks, trailers, equipment hauling, or similar Class A CDL driving responsibilities required.
- Prior construction, environmental field services, drilling, remediation, excavation, utility, equipment operation, or related field labor experience required.
- Ability to perform strenuous physical labor and work outdoors in varying weather and site conditions required.
- Ability to travel for out-of-town assignments required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior environmental drilling experience preferred.
- Sonic drilling experience or exposure preferred.
- Geoprobe/direct-push drilling experience or exposure preferred.
- 40-hour HAZWOPER certification strongly preferred.
- Experience assisting with soil sampling, groundwater sampling, monitoring well installation, well abandonment, grouting, decontamination, or environmental remediation preferred.
- Experience operating skid loaders, mini-excavators, forklifts, telehandlers, or similar support equipment preferred.
- Mechanical experience with diesel engines, hydraulic systems, pumps, trailers, or drilling equipment preferred.
- Current or prior drilling license, apprenticeship, or ability to obtain state drilling apprenticeship/licensing where required preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Lead Driller with environmental drilling activities, including sonic drilling, Geoprobe/direct-push drilling, soil and groundwater sampling, monitoring well installation, well abandonment, grouting, and other related environmental field services.
- Operate company vehicles requiring a Class A CDL, including trucks, trailers, and equipment transport vehicles, in accordance with DOT regulations and company policy.
- Assist with loading, securing, transporting, unloading, and staging drilling equipment, tooling, supplies, materials, and support equipment.
- Assist with setup and breakdown of drilling sites, including positioning equipment, preparing tooling, managing hoses and rods, organizing materials, and maintaining safe access around the work area.
- Perform strenuous physical labor associated with drilling activities, including lifting, bending, climbing, carrying equipment, handling tooling, collecting samples, and supporting waste handling or remediation activities.
- Assist with operation of sonic drilling equipment, Geoprobe/direct-push equipment, and other drilling support equipment under the direction of the Lead Driller.
- Follow applicable safety rules, regulations, company policies, site-specific health and safety plans, job safety analyses, SDS information, and PPE requirements.
- Assist with collection, labeling, handling, and documentation of soil, groundwater, and other environmental samples.
- Assist with well construction, well development, decontamination, abandonment, and site restoration activities.
- Perform routine inspection, cleaning, maintenance, and preventive maintenance on drilling rigs, vehicles, trailers, tooling, pumps, and support equipment.
- Identify and report equipment issues, unsafe conditions, incidents, near misses, spills, or irregularities to the Lead Driller or supervisor.
- Complete or assist with required field documentation, including DVIR inspection sheets, tailgate safety forms, daily logs, sample records, and equipment maintenance records.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work site, vehicle, and equipment area.
- Work cooperatively with the Lead Driller, project managers, clients, consultants, subcontractors, and other field personnel.
- Travel to project sites as assigned, including out-of-town and overnight assignments.
- Maintain required licenses, certifications, and training necessary for the position.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 1700/3400 Deductible Health Insurance Plans Available
- 3400 includes Health Savings Plan (HSA) Company Contribution with Employee Contribution
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401k | Up to 4% Company Match
- Accident
- Hospital Indemnity
- Critical Illness
- Life and AD&D
- Short - Term Disability
- Long - Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- SmithRX| Prescription Drug
- ValenzHealth | Surgery and Imaging
- CancerCare
- Healthjoy | Care Navigation Platform
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career and Personal Development Resources and Training
- Apparel Reimbursement
- Gym Membership Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
