Geotechnical Drilling Technician

STV • Glasgow, KY

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About The Position

STV is seeking a Full-Time Geotechnical Drilling Technician out of our Glasgow, KY location. Responsibilities and Duties Perform drilling for routine soil sampling projects as well as more difficult drilling tasks including coring in deep overburden, casing installation, mud rotary drilling in excess of 100 feet and instrumentation installations. Perform shallow coring for foundation investigations with assistance of Geotech Driller. Responsible for the direction of the drill helper and training new drillers as needed. Limited operation of dozer to achieve access for drilling equipment. Perform routine maintenance on drilling equipment. Qualifications and Skills High School Diploma or equivalent Five (5) years' or more of experience performing geotechnical drilling. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and written to complete daily field reports and boring logs. Basic math is required for depths of borings and volume calculations. Ability to pull trailers in varying length up to 16 feet Class A CDL preferred Ability to lift 50 pounds 50 times per day. Occasionally required to lift 150 pounds (about once a week). Work will typically occur in all types of weather and around significant construction equipment with exposure to dirt, grease, oils, etc. Walking over various types of terrain is required such as low-lying swampy areas to mountainous, rugged terrain. Significant time spent bending or kneeling during each day. Most drilling operations require out of town stays Compensation Range: $45,218.00 - $51,384.00 STV offers the following benefits Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) Disability insurance Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment 401(k) Plan Retirement Counseling Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) Paid Holidays (9 days) Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) Continuing Education Program Professional Licensure and Society Memberships STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications. Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Five (5) years' or more of experience performing geotechnical drilling.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and written to complete daily field reports and boring logs.
• Basic math is required for depths of borings and volume calculations.
• Ability to pull trailers in varying length up to 16 feet
• Ability to lift 50 pounds 50 times per day.
• Occasionally required to lift 150 pounds (about once a week).
• Work will typically occur in all types of weather and around significant construction equipment with exposure to dirt, grease, oils, etc.
• Walking over various types of terrain is required such as low-lying swampy areas to mountainous, rugged terrain.
• Significant time spent bending or kneeling during each day.
• Most drilling operations require out of town stays

Nice To Haves

• Class A CDL preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform drilling for routine soil sampling projects as well as more difficult drilling tasks including coring in deep overburden, casing installation, mud rotary drilling in excess of 100 feet and instrumentation installations.
• Perform shallow coring for foundation investigations with assistance of Geotech Driller.
• Responsible for the direction of the drill helper and training new drillers as needed.
• Limited operation of dozer to achieve access for drilling equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance on drilling equipment.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees