Driller Assistant I

About the position

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is looking for a Driller Assistant to join our Building & Construction team in our Plymouth, MI office. Intertek-PSI is a leading US based provider of assurance, testing, inspection, and consulting solutions in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing. Through these risk management and quality assurance services, we ensure the reliability, safety and performance of our client's new developments, existing assets, and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Investigates sub surface conditions
• Recognizes and identifies soil and rock types and material classifications
• Assists in operations of drilling equipment at shallow to moderate depths
• Identifies and locates utilities and other site safety concerns
• Communicates with Project teams
• Maintains record log of drilling activities
• Directs site inquiries from general public to the project team
• Identifies and coordinates daily work schedules at job site
• Loads and unload augers
• Prepares tooling and supplies for the day's tasks
• Assembles and disassembles augers
• Assists with the location of boring locations
• Retrieves and log samples
• Cleans and maintains equipment
• Performs site clean up

Requirements

• H.S. Education or Equivalent, Preferred
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal & written communication
• Ability to receive work instructions and follow tasks
• Must be able to work off shifts and overtime
• Valid Driver's License and reliable driving record (required)
• Ability to lift, move, push and pull up to 50 pounds frequently. Occasionally, over 50 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, (hearing) and to make the discriminations in sound.
• Ability to kneel and squat occasionally
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (hot and cold)
• Ability to climb occasionally

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance