Driller II

Froehling & Robertson, Inc.•Richmond, VA

8d•$32 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be responsible for performing subsurface field investigations, acting as a technical expert, and overseeing the rig crew in a variety of locations, ranging from interstate highways to remote and difficult to access locations. Responsibilities include SPTs, hollow-stem augers, mud-rotary drilling, rock coring, and pavement investigations under general supervision.

Requirements

8+ years’ experience providing drilling services
Experience with HSA, SPT, mud rotary, and/or rock coring highly desirable
Demonstrates high proficiency in drilling techniques in primary area
High School Degree or GED required
State-issued well driller certification preferred
Class B CDL required, Class A CDL preferred or able to obtain after employment
Ability to problem solve, accessing roadblocks with poise and control
Strong project or task management skills, including scheduling, execution and follow-up
Should have basic math skills
Good customer relations skills
Must be punctual and dependable
Must be able to write legibly
Must have ability to follow instructions
Must be willing to work on a team or independently when need be
Must be willing to participate in and pass F&R’s pre-employment screening including a background investigation, drug screening and driving record
Ability to lift heaving tooling (approximately 50-75 lbs) repetitively and perform laborious work daily
Ability to continuously stand, walk, and bend
Ability to frequently push, pull, and reach above shoulder
Ability to occasionally squat, kneel, crawl and climb
Ability to work outside in frequent changes of temperatures
Ability to work in environments containing dust, fumes, and chemicals
Ability to frequently drive to and from work sites, must have valid driver’s license with good-standing driving record
Ability to travel overnight (up to 65%)

Nice To Haves

Class A CDL preferred or able to obtain after employment
State-issued well driller certification preferred

Responsibilities

Performs site recons, chainsaw clearing, hand augers, SPT drilling, mud-rotary drilling, and rock coring
Performs subsurface field investigations on routine projects and projects with mid-complexity
Oversees and mentors Driller Helpers and Driller I’s to ensure safety and productivity standards are met.
Uses GPS to log the location of a site’s boreholes and link it to other information about the worksite
Follows all safety regulations
Performs material inventory as needed/assigned
Tracks daily work installed
Inputs timesheets and expenses electronically
Upholds F&R mission statement and Core Values in all aspects of work
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

In-House continuous training
Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and life
Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Company–observed paid holidays
Short and long-term disability coverage
401K retirement
Company Cell Phone
Usage of company vehicle when traveling to sites/labs, etc.