Driller Assistant - Construction

Intertek•Columbus, OH

54d•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking an Driller Assistant to join our Professional Services Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team in Columbus, OH. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry. Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing What are we looking for? The Driller Assistant is responsible for working on a drilling team to operate various drill rigs to collect soil and rock samples for geotechnical engineering purposes.

Requirements

Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal & written communication
Requires basic math skills
Ability to receive work instructions and follow tasks
Must be able to work off shifts and overtime
Must be able to travel up to 5% of the time
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) for the majority of the day
Ability to climb occasionally

Nice To Haves

HS Education or Equivalent (preferred)
Experience assisting with drilling operations is preferred, but not required – WE WILL TRAIN!

Responsibilities

Assist with soil drilling, rock coring, soil/rock sampling, classifications, in-situ testing, and monitoring well installation
Assist in the operations of various drilling rigs
Operate support vehicle equipment
Assists Driller to manipulate, load, and unload drill rig tooling
Interact with geotechnical engineers and project managers to understand drilling assignments and to relate field information to the office
Prepare tooling and supplies for the day’s tasks
Assist in assembling and disassembling drill tooling potentially including but not limited to the following: solid-flight augers, hollow-stem augers, rock core barrel assembly kits, Shelby tube samplers, split-spoon samples, etc.
Assists with the identification of boring locations through the use of GPS equipment
Retrieval and logging of soil/rock samples
Cleaning and maintaining equipment as well as assisting in site clean up responsibilities
Must be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work