Senior Geotechnical Driller

STV•Glasgow, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

STV is looking for a Full-Time Senior Geotechnical Driller for our Glasgow, KY location. This role involves performing drilling for routine soil sampling projects, including rockline soundings, hollow-stem auger borings with SPT and Shelby tube sampling. The Senior Geotechnical Driller will also perform shallow coring for foundation investigations with assistance, and assist with more difficult drilling tasks such as coring in deep overburden, casing installation, and mud rotary drilling. This position is responsible for directing the drill helper (Geodriller I) and may involve limited operation of a dozer for access. Routine maintenance on drilling equipment is also a key responsibility. Most drilling operations require out-of-town stays, and this position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent experience
Three years' experience as drill helper (Geotech Driller I) required
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 drive non-automatic truck is required.
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.
Perform rockline soundings, hollow-stem auger borings with SPT and Shelby tube sampling.
Perform shallow coring for foundation investigations with assistance of Geotech Driller IV.
Assist Senior Driller with more difficult drilling tasks including coring in deep overburden, casing installation, mud rotary drilling.
Responsible for the direction of the drill helper (Geodriller I).
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
Paid Holidays
Back-Up Dependent Care
Parental Leave
Continuing Education Program
Professional Licensure and Society Memberships