Drilling Assitant, Geotechnical

wsb•Moore, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Drilling Assistant supports geotechnical drilling operations by assisting drillers with soil sampling, equipment mobilization, and routine maintenance of drill rigs. The position is primarily field-based and involves outdoor work in all weather conditions, regular travel to project sites, and periodic overnight stays. The employee may also work onsite at a WSB office or provide office, laboratory, or other field support during slower periods, as project needs require. The role generally involves 45–55 hours per week. It is described as a full-time position with standard business hours; occasional evening, night, weekend, or overtime assignments may be required depending on project needs and deadlines. Physical demands include handling heavy materials, traversing uneven or sloped construction sites and confined spaces, accessing tools in different positions, and remaining stationary for extended periods.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform light to moderate equipment maintenance.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to obtain a DOT Medical/Health Card within 30 days of employment.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Suite products, such as Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
Comfort working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to work onsite at a WSB office as needed by the project, client, or hiring manager.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel daily within the assigned territory.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including moving materials, traversing uneven terrain, slopes, confined spaces or reinforced trenches, accessing tools and materials in various positions, using tools requiring fine motor skills, ascending and descending into job-site areas, and remaining stationary for extended periods. The posting cites lifting up to 50 pounds and occasionally 100 pounds in one section, and periodically moving up to 75 pounds in another.

Nice To Haves

Prior drilling or heavy equipment experience; on-the-job training is provided.
CDL Class A or B license.
OSHA 40-hour Hazmat, CPR, or First Aid certifications; training is available if not already certified.

Responsibilities

Assist drillers with geotechnical drilling operations, including auger handling, soil sampling, rock coring, and borehole backfilling.
Prepare and mobilize equipment for daily projects, ensuring tools and materials are loaded and secured.
Maintain accurate field logs and handle soil samples in accordance with project requirements.
Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of drill rigs, support vehicles, and related equipment.
Follow National Drilling Association safety guidelines and company standards.
Support site setup and breakdown, including transporting augers and sampling equipment and securing rigs at the end of each day.
Complete timesheets, expense reports, and required project documentation.
Travel to project sites, with occasional overnight stays, and work overtime or weekends when required.
Perform additional duties as assigned, including office, laboratory, or field support work during slower periods.
Conduct visual assessments of task quality and job site safety.
Complete inspections and data collection at job sites.