Driller Trainee

Froehling & Robertson, Inc.•Roanoke, VA

About The Position

Froehling & Robertson, Inc., (F&R) has been proudly engineering stability in the country since 1881. In addition to being one of the oldest independent testing/engineering companies, F&R is also a minority-owned business offering competitive compensation/benefits and a positive work environment designed around the philosophy of mutual respect for all! Our shared F&R/Employee values include: Safe & Healthy Work Environment, Value & Respect for F&R Employees and Clients, Trustworthiness, Technical Excellence, Continuous Improvement, and Financial Success. We're always on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals who are not afraid to get their boots and hard hats a little dirty from an honest day's work. Come be a part of this talented and dedicated team. Join stability. Apply now! Who we are looking for: The ideal candidate for this position will have a team spirit and will be able to support the team (Driller + Assistant Driller) by aiding the team driller on the field in whichever way necessary. This position will ultimately strive to be able to achieve competency to work as a Driller.

Requirements

High School Degree or GED required
CDL preferred or able to obtain after employment
Willing to travel and stay out of town if needed on some occasions
A problem solver that can address roadblocks with poise and control
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 verifications
Must be able to drive company vehicle in accordance with F&R’s Vehicle Fleet Safety Policy.
Must submit to and pass DOT screening requirements at hire and for duration of employment
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% or greater)

Responsibilities

Assists with operation of drilling rig and support equipment effectively
Aids in maintaining tooling, prepping for assignments, setting up tooling, sampling equipment, sampling, classifying samples, and cleanup
Assists in loading and unloading equipment/tooling
Assists on the working floor- normal drilling procedures
Follows all safety regulations
Performs material inventory as needed/assigned
Upholds F&R mission statement and Core Values in all aspects of work
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

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 + Tablet

Stand Out From the Crowd

Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.

Upload and Match Resume