Geotechnical Driller

Bacon Farmer Workman/Marcum Engineering • Paducah, KY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Bring your drilling experience to a stable, growing engineering firm where safety, teamwork, and doing the job right matter. In this role, you’ll operate drilling equipment for geotechnical investigations, collect high-quality samples, and help keep field operations running smoothly—while supporting and guiding less experienced crew members. Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing, Inc. is part of the Bacon Farmer Workman and Marcum family of companies. With 190+ employees across eleven offices, we deliver full-service engineering support—from planning and design through construction—for civil, structural, transportation, mechanical, and electrical projects. We’re committed to a workplace where employees feel welcomed, supported, and able to grow. We invest in our people with the tools, training, and opportunities to build long-term careers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-4 years of geotechnical drilling experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with tools and heavy equipment.
• Valid Driver’s License required (CDL preferred).
• Ability to work in physically demanding outdoor environments.
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including overtime as needed.
• Must be able to lift 80+ lbs and perform labor-intensive tasks.

Nice To Haves

• CDL preferred

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain drilling rigs and equipment for geotechnical test borings.
• Collect and document soil and rock samples for analysis.
• Assure that all drilling functions, including quality control, quality assurance, and verification, are performed in accordance with the standard drilling methods, project specifications, and other contract documents.
• Responsible for safety procedures and following company guidelines.
• Lead and coordinate in-house drilling operations, including crew supervision, scheduling, and daily field execution
• Support a positive team environment by modeling professionalism, accountability, and respectful communication.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Coverage (employee coverage, employer paid)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance of $50,000
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance is available for employee and their dependents
• Paid Medical Leave
• Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Company Match 401 (k) program
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Paid Time Off
• Ten Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

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