What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driller Assistant- Environmental / Geotechnical position at DBD Staffing?
Driller Assistant- Environmental / Geotechnical
Company Location – Altoona, PA
Our client, an environmental consulting company providing service throughout PA, MD, WV and OH, is seeking a hard-working, dependable and Safety oriented Driller Assistant to support their Geotechnical / Environmental Drillers.
Driller Assistant’s responsibilities include - Assisting the Driller with all drilling functions (i.e., Hollow Stem Auguring, Air Rotary, Rock coring, etc.), Installing monitoring wells and soil borings, groundwater / soil sampling and other geological / hydrogeological investigations.
Maintenance and operation of all company drill rigs and other field equipment; Maintenance of remediation systems; site restoration; driving company vehicles including rollback truck (if CDL Class B license).
Minimum Qualifications :
- Valid Driver’s License is required- with a clean driving record (Class A / B CDL is highly preferred)
- Proficiency with light / heavy equipment operations (such as skid steer, jack hammer, vacuum unit)
- Mechanical ability, including electrical, plumbing is a plus
- Familiarity with OSHA regulations and safety protocols
- Smartphone and computer skills are required
- Ability to use electronic logging devices for tracking of working and driving hours is required
- Must be able to work in a physically demanding environment with moderate to high noise levels, i.e. heavy equipment and drilling
- Must be able to work on various types of terrain and in all types of weather conditions, majority of time will be spent outdoors in various extreme conditions (hot / cold, wet / dry)
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal are required
- Good organizational and problem-solving skills
- Must be able to sit / stand / kneel / reach / climb for long periods of time
- Individually able to lift 50 pounds, more with assistance
- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training course, a plus. Training provided if not
- Willingness to learn and follow all field and company protocols
- High School degree or equivalent
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