Driller

Engineering Consulting Services - Fort Myers, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Fort Myers, FL

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a member of the ECS Group of Companies, you will be responsible for performing standard penetrometer testing operations, which includes conducting borings and geoprobes. You will operate a Geoprobe unit to collect soil and Cone Penetrometer (CPT) data, locate borings in the field, and record all required drilling data. It is essential to report any project-specific issues directly to the project manager or your supervisor. Additionally, you will perform maintenance on the drill rig and support truck, reporting all repair and maintenance issues to the Drilling Supervisor. Troubleshooting mechanical problems, including electrical or hydraulic issues, is also part of your responsibilities. You will follow all company safety procedures and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment for all crew personnel. Each day, you will safely and accurately load the drill rig and support vehicle with the necessary supplies. Planning your daily schedule to meet productivity goals set by the Drilling Supervisor or Office Manager is crucial. You will also be responsible for promptly and accurately completing time sheets and field paperwork, caring for and cleaning assigned company vehicles and drilling equipment, and maintaining professional behavior and quality standards. Training and mentoring the Drilling Helper is expected, along with a willingness to work out of town and adhere to non-standard work schedules when required.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard penetrometer testing operations including performing borings and geoprobes
• Operate Geoprobe unit for the collection of soil and Cone Penetrometer (CPT) data
• Locate borings in the field
• Record all required drilling data
• Report all project specific issues directly to the project manager and/or your supervisor
• Perform drill rig and support truck maintenance
• Report all repair and maintenance issues to the Drilling Supervisor
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems including those of an electrical or hydraulic nature
• Follow all company safety procedures and guidelines for maintaining a safe work environment for all crew personnel
• Safely and accurately load drill rig and support vehicle each day with supplies needed
• Plan daily schedule to meet productivity goals set by Drilling Supervisor and/or Office Manager
• Promptly and accurately complete time sheets and field paperwork
• Care for and clean assigned company vehicles and drilling equipment and any other assigned equipment
• Maintain professional behavior and quality standards
• Train and mentor Drilling Helper
• Willingness to work out of town and non-standard work schedules when required

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• 2 - 4 years of related experience
• Class A CDL driver's license preferred

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance plans
• Other insurance plans
• Retirement plans
• College savings plans