Geotechnical Driller / Heavy Equipment Operator

Intertek•Cleveland, OH

176d•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Geotechnical Driller to join our Professional Services Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team at our Cleveland, OH office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry. Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing. The Geotechnical Driller/Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for performing a variety of drilling activities to obtain boring samples. Examples include soil drilling, rock coring, sampling, classifications, in-situ testing and monitoring well installation. This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Requirements

2 years’ related geotechnical drilling experience
Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record is required
Travel up to 25% maximum
Ability to lift, move, push and pull up 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
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Responsibilities

Investigate sub surface conditions, recognize and identify soil and rock types and material classification
Operate drilling equipment at shallow to moderate depths to perform complex site investigations
Responsible for drill rig transportation
Train and direct Driller Assistants, identify and coordinate daily work schedules at job site
Direct site inquiries from general public to the project team
Prepare tooling and supplies for the day’s tasks and loads/unloads/assembles/disassembles augers; trouble shoot drilling challenges
Retrieve / log samples and maintain record log of drilling activities
Clean and maintain equipment and perform site clean up