$18/hr+ Construction Driller Helper

Building & Earth Sciences, Inc. • Montgomery, AL

5d • $18

About The Position

The Construction Driller Helper provides assistance to a crew chief conducting geotechnical and environmental subsurface investigations. Duties include handling drill tooling, driving support vehicles, and assisting the crew chief with job-site safety monitoring.

The position is generally full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional early starts depending on job location and site requirements. End times vary with project size, location, and deadlines. Weekend work is not uncommon, though limited when possible. Travel is typically within 300 miles; overnight stays are common for trips more than 50–60 miles from the operation base, and per diem is paid for project-related overnight stays. Most projects take one to two days, while some may last several weeks or take place more than 300 miles away.

Requirements

• Ability to move, lift, or carry objects or materials weighing 75 to 100 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to work outdoors in hot and cold climate extremes.
• Visual and hearing ability sufficient to understand written and verbal communications in English, communicate directly and by telephone, and be understood.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Receive, understand, and execute verbal directions.
• Assist with safe and effective navigation to job sites, including remote sites.
• Assist with routine maintenance, repairs, and cleaning of equipment.
• Perform and properly document pre-trip vehicle inspections.
• Maintain a DOT health card.
• Maintain a daily driver's log book.
• Safely work with hollow stem augers and standard penetration testing.
• Safely work with wet rotary drilling and standard penetration testing.
• Safely work with wireline and conventional rock coring tools.
• Perform all tasks safely.
• Drive a company vehicle and follow company operating and safety guidelines.
• Handle drill tooling and assist the crew chief with monitoring job-site safety.

Benefits

• Per diem for project-related overnight stays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED