Geotechnical Drilling Assistant

ESP Associates•Fayetteville, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

McClelland Consulting Engineers (MCE), an ESP Company, is seeking a Geotechnical Drilling Assistant to join its Fayetteville, Arkansas team. The position is primarily field-based at project sites and involves year-round work in varying weather conditions. Under the direction of a Geotechnical Driller, the assistant performs subsurface exploration using methods that may include auger drilling, mud rotary drilling, and diamond-bit coring. Work may also include installing instruments such as piezometers, monitor wells, and inclinometers. The assistant works as part of a multi-person project team. Daily activities may include locating drilling points, conducting site reconnaissance, loading and unloading tools, materials, and samples, classifying soil and rock samples, logging field data, and performing routine maintenance and basic repairs on drilling equipment. The role also involves driving a medium-duty truck and trailer and following project safety and quality standards. Overnight travel is common; depending on workload and client demand, night and weekend work may be required. MCE is a regional, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with more than 160 employees across four offices. The company describes its culture as emphasizing connection among colleagues, community involvement, and a commitment to quality, integrity, and personalized service.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Able to travel; overnight travel is common.
Able to load, unload, and move equipment, materials, and tools weighing 50–80 pounds.
Able to work with hand tools and some chemicals used for drilling.
Must pass a drug screen and background check.
Must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

Nice To Haves

Experience in diesel mechanics, welding, heavy equipment operations, or construction.
Class A or B commercial driver’s license (CDL).

Responsibilities

Load tooling and materials.
Assist with drilling operations and instrumentation and monitoring-well installation.
Collect soil and rock samples.
Log field data.
Perform routine repairs and maintenance on drilling equipment.
Perform basic navigation and site reconnaissance.
Drive a medium-duty truck and trailer.
Learn to inspect and maintain equipment.
Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects.
Participate in pre-task planning.
Report safety issues or concerns to management.
Maintain quality standards on all projects.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews.
401(k) Traditional and Roth plans, with an employer match of 100% on the first 3% and 50% on the next 2%, subject to eligibility.
Paid time off (PTO).
Nine paid holidays.
Tiered health insurance options.
Vision insurance options.
Dental insurance options.
Short-term disability insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance and AD&D insurance.
Flexible spending account and limited flexible spending account.
HSA savings account.
Additional optional insurances available.