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Driller's Helper

GSI Engineering LLC
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/11/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/9/2025
Overview

UES Professional Solutions 29, Inc. (UES), formerly known as SUMMIT Engineering, Laboratory & Testing, Inc., has an opening in our Drilling Department. UES is a nationwide leader in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Building Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope.

UES is a privately held, rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm with nearly six decades of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections and environmental consulting. With more than 3,800 professionals across 80 branches in high growth markets in the U.S., UES consults on projects of all sizes for public and private clients in industries ranging from transportation and healthcare to commercial, residential, and education.

Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices. Our work includes public and private clients, as well as public-private partnerships, and consists of projects ranging from transportation and infrastructure to aviation and aerospace. Our engineers, geologists, certified inspectors, scientists, and drillers offer an unwavering commitment to excellence, approaching each project with the knowledge that precision, professionalism, and creative solutions are what drive success and cultivate enduring client relationships.

As UES continues to grow, it’s critical that we have a defined set of values that guide us like a north star. These values need to demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe. STRIVE stands for Safety, Teamwork, Responsiveness, Integrity, Value, and Excellence.

Job Responsibilities

  • Travel to various job sites in a company provided vehicle
  • Assist driller/drill team with performing drilling services and well installations by operating drilling equipment to bore exploratory vertical holes into the earth to evaluate soil types and strength characteristics
  • May operate miscellaneous drilling equipment including rods, augers, etc.
  • Have daily communication with the Driller Crew Chief and Department Managers
  • Clean trucks and drill rigs
  • Prepare equipment for upcoming projects
  • Complete accurate and detailed boring logs and update existing logs as needed
  • Perform manual labor by assembling, operating and disassembling equipment
  • Follow safety procedures
  • Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

  • Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions such as wet and/or humid environments, extreme cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments
  • Field work on outside construction sites involving long-term standing and repetitive motions
  • Some overtime work may be required with workdays ranging from 8-12 hours
  • Ability to read and interpret construction documents, accurately complete field testing paperwork and follow direction from others to complete tasks as assigned
  • Ability to continuously perform body motions and movements including bending, twisting, reaching, pulling, pushing, stooping and kneeling during drilling operations and related tasks
  • Ability to lift up to 100lbs

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Must be at least 18 years
  • Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record
  • Outdoor work experience
  • Ability to read, write and use technology including phone and computer
  • Preferred but not required: prior experience as a drilling assistant, field/engineering technician, construction or related experience

Who We Are

UES provides essential engineering services for some of the most prominent and significant projects in the nation. Our team members, from our drillers to administrative staff, contribute directly to projects that transform communities. With some of the greatest talent in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope, we are committed to delivering groundbreaking solutions for our clients. At the core of our success is our team members who make it all possible. We know that the projects we deliver are only as good as our people, which is why we offer enriching opportunities for career growth at every level.

Growing in Excellence

As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group's Hot Firm list in 2021, UES is poised to lead our industry into the future. As we evolve from a one-man operation to a company spanning 80 branches and nearly 4,000 employees, we’re looking for enthusiastic talent to launch their careers and grow along with us.

Why Work at UES?

We value the individual contributions of our employees, and we show this through providing great benefits. (http://benefits.click/) Please ask your recruiter what benefits plans apply to you.

Check out our website: https://teamues.com/

Follow us on social media: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/universal-engineering-sciences-inc/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/universalengineeringsciences/) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/universal_engineering_sciences/) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/UniversalEngSci) | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXK2FHVTcS5o9uLEKO7RuYg)

#GroundedInExcellence

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Universal Engineering Sciences is a Drug-Free Workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

$17 - $18 an hour

Team: Drilling

Work Type: Full-Time / Hourly

Location Type: onsite

Salary : $17 - $18

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