Geotechnical Driller

Knowledge Services is seeking a Geotechnical Driller for a full-time/direct hire role in Goodlettsville, TN (Nashville).  This role will work 100% onsite at various site locations in mid-Tennessee.  

• This role comes with an extensive benefit package to include 401K matching, insurance coverages, paid time off, and bonus/profit sharing opportunities.

Geotechnical Driller Essential Duties:

• The drilling team will perform subsurface exploration duties using conventional drilling techniques.

• Drill methods may include; auger drilling, mud rotary drilling, direct push, and diamond bit coring techniques.

• Work may also include the installation of instrumentation such as piezometers, monitor wells and inclinometers.

• Work as part of a multiple person team on projects.

• Employees will perform daily tasks including: locate drilling points; conduct site reconnaissance; load/unload tooling, materials and samples; classify soil and rock samples; perform routine maintenance and basic repairs on drilling equipment, prepare internal (daily field forms) and external (DOT Logs) paperwork.

• Operate a geotechnical drill rig to advance shallow boreholes in soil.
• Oversee a 2-man drill crew in all tasks associated with drilling operations.
• Install instrumentation and monitoring wells.
• Perform routine repairs and maintenance.
• Perform basic site reconnaissance and utility clearance tasks.
• Drive all forms of drilling equipment to and from project locations.
• Work to independently inspect and complete routine maintenance of equipment.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• 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.

Geotechnical Driller Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1-year experience.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within first 30 days of employment.
• Many states require specific driller/well installation licensure. When applicable, such licensure is required.

Preferred Certification and Skills:
• Experience in Instrumentation Installation,  Barge Drilling, and Environmental Drilling
• Regional Drilling Licensure
• Valid Class A or B commercial driver’s license.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.

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