Geotechnical Driller Assistant

Intertek • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, is seeking an experienced Driller Assistant to join their Professional Services Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team in Houston, Texas. This role offers a career growth opportunity within the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry. Intertek's Building and Construction division is comprised of industry leaders providing innovative product and project solutions, with services in assurance, testing, inspection, and consulting for risk management and quality assurance. Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a prominent US-based provider of construction assurance, testing, and inspection in civil and commercial construction, offering services in construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record
• Ability to travel up to 60%
• Must be able to work off shift and overtime as needed
• Ability to lift, move, push and pull 30 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, including hot and cold temperatures
• Ability to climb occasionally, and work at various heights
• Ability to work over night hours and off shift

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 6 months of drilling or any construction experience
• 1 year Driller Helper/Assistant experience
• CDL

Responsibilities

• Assist Driller to load / unload augers and assemble / disassemble augers
• Prepare tooling and supplies for the day’s tasks
• Assist with the location of boring locations
• Retrieve and log samples
• Clean / maintain equipment and perform site clean up

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability
• 401(k) with company match
• generous vacation / sick time (PTO)
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED