Lead Driller

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking Lead Driller to conduct geotechnical drilling operations, supporting soil exploration, well installations, and site investigations. This role involves operating, maintaining, and transporting drilling equipment while ensuring compliance with project specifications, safety protocols, and company procedures.

As a Lead Driller, you will perform drilling services, assemble and disassemble equipment, and ensure that testing and drilling requirements are met. Responsibilities include operating various tools and equipment, maintaining drill rigs, assisting with site cleanup, and preparing necessary reports and documentation. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, safety-conscious, and capable of working outdoors in varying environmental conditions.

This position requires flexibility in scheduling, with the possibility of overnight and weekend work, as well as travel to project sites—both locally and out of town, depending on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and train drilling helpers.
• Collect and conduct testing of soil, concrete, and other construction materials to project specifications.
• Complete drilling tasks using appropriate methods for all borings, piezometers, or observation wells of specific diameter and depth utilizing various drilling techniques for holes to depths of approximately 150 feet.
• Ensure all testing equipment is properly functioning, maintained per company and manufacturer policies, and kept within its required calibration cycle.
• Operate various tools and equipment, including cleaning drilling equipment, rods, augers, bits, casings, trucks, and trailers.
• Perform manual labor tasks, including assembling and disassembling drilling equipment, rig setup, and site preparation.
• Maintain and clean drilling rigs, trucks, and work areas to ensure equipment is in good working condition and meets safety standards.
• Accurately complete daily time and labor reports in accordance with company policy and submit required paperwork on time.
• Properly maintain assigned company vehicles, scheduling oil changes, checking fluid levels, and ensuring regular upkeep of both the interior and exterior.
• Report to job sites on time, follow all safety protocols, and accurately enter work time and project details daily.
• Strictly adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and industry regulations, ensuring compliance with OSHA and workplace safety guidelines.
• Adapt to changing schedules and work hours based on project demands, including the possibility of overnight, weekend, or extended-hour shifts as needed.
• Travel as required to job sites within the designated region, which may include local, out-of-town, or extended stays for larger projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support project goals and company initiatives.
• Have daily and professional communication with the Field Crews, Department Managers and Clients.
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience as a geotechnical drilling lead, drilling assistant, field/engineering technician, construction or related experience.
• 40-hour OSHA training preferred; must be able to pass and maintain OSHA 40-hour certification class.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required.
• Valid CDL A license required.
• Preferred Well Driller's licenses
• Basic computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Field Data Collection (FDC) software or similar industry tools.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret blueprints, procedures, manuals, technical documents, and reports related to drilling, safety, and project requirements.
• Effective time management, problem-solving, and attention to detail, ensuring efficient and accurate documentation of work.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating a strong work ethic, reliability, and commitment to safety.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to operate hand and power tools, including pressure washers, and other drilling-related equipment.
• Physical capability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs., stand for extended periods, and perform strenuous labor in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions.
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including overnight stays, weekends, and varying schedules as needed for project demands.
  
  

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This position primarily works in an outdoor work environment, regularly exposed to varying field conditions, including:

• Sites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, fields, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man-made obstacles such as sand, brush, and debris.
• Moderate to loud noise levels, common in active construction and industrial environments.
• Exposure to environmental elements including dirt, dust, sun, heat, humidity, and adverse weather conditions.
  
  

The physical requirements for this position may include and are not limited to:

• Ability to lift and/or carry 35 to 75 lbs. up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion.
• Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods.
• Frequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling tools, and operating equipment.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for fieldwork and inspections.
• Ability to speak and hear effectively to communicate in noisy environments and with project teams.
• Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vison, depth vision, and ability to focus) smell, hear, touch (use hands to reach climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit).
  
  

Who We Are

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Location US-NC-Raleigh

ID 2025-1432

Position Type Full-Time