Driller Helper / Engineer Technician (entry level)
Location
Metairie, LA | United States
Job description
Job Title:
Driller Helper / Engineer Technician (entry level)
Category: General Laborer (1947)
Description: Driller Helper / Engineer Tech
Metairie, LA
Tech USA is seeking a Driller Helper to assist Engineers and other Professionals by performing a variety of testing, project specific observations, and site assessment duties.
**This is an entry level position designed to train the individual in the various aspects of becoming a driller/exploration team member including equipment maintenance (i.e. augers, bits, etc.), equipment operation, basic survey and leveling equipment, and a general knowledge of reading civil plans.**
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Perform subsurface exploration duties using conventional drilling or in-situ testing techniques.
- Drilling may include auger drilling, mud rotary drilling, air rotary and diamond bit coring techniques.
- In-situ testing techniques may include cone penetration testing (CPT) and seismic cone penetration testing (SCPT) equipment, pressure meter and other, related apparatus.
- Work also includes installation of instrumentation, piezometers and monitor wells.
- Work as part of a multiple person team on projects.
- Field locate required exploration points and determine elevations of points.
- Develop site reconnaissance information.
- Load soil samples, exploration tools and instrumentation/well installation tools and supplies onto trucks or drill rigs.
- Prepare and review boring logs using Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) and basic standard rock classifications and site description forms.
- Prepares United States (US) Department of Transportation (DOT) paperwork, as required.
- Provide input as to how to best perform exploration tasks.
- Report required maintenance to supervisor and perform maintenance tasks as required.
- Trained in duties pertaining to test borings, CPT and SCPT exploration and/or installation of groundwater monitoring wells.
- Acts as an assistant to the lead operator to help perform routine exploration tasks.
- Drives medium duty trucks to various job sites.
Requirements: Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Education:
- Experience in construction, manual labor, and/or skilled trades positions (required)
- High School Diploma (required)
- Able to pass all pre-employment screens (Background, MVR and Drug)
- Available hours typically average 40+ per week.
- Positions require ability to lift and/or move 35-100 pounds regularly.
- Must be able to accomplish tasks under adverse weather and/or site conditions.
- Good vision and manual dexterity required.
Apply for this position at our website
or email resume to [email protected]
Location Metairie , LA
Minimum Experience (yrs): 1+
Required Education: Not Specified
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