Pitcher Services - Driller Technician (Union)

Job Title: Trainee Step I Job Summary: Pitcher Services, LLC is a union company (Operating Engineers Local 3) seeking Assistant to Engineer Trainees to assist our geotechnical drillers on multiple projects in the field. This is a full-time, entry level position that will start with a training program. The ideal candidate will be flexible, reliable, hard-working and possess a "can do" attitude. This position does require heavy lifting, long days, and some night/weekend work. In addition, a positive attitude, along with a willingness to help other employees, is required. The ability to work in a team environment without supervision is necessary for success.   *Hourly pay rate is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement and Classification Duties/Responsibilities:•    Conduct pre-trip inspection.•    Set up a control zone.•    Perform physical labor, shoveling, drilling debris, and transporting materials using ergonomically correct lifting techniques.•    Maintain equipment.•    Ability to fill in for driller when qualified.•    Knowledge of safety policies and procedures•    Maintain all certifications required by the Industry or OSHA •    Other Duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities: •    Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record, with a willingness to obtain Class A or Class B license.•    Must be willing to travel extensively.•    HAZWOPER, Forklift, CPR First-Aid Certifications Preferred•    Ability to pass a pre-hire and yearly physical, including pre hire and random drug tests as requested.•    Mechanical ability to do minor repairs. Education and Experience: •    High School Diploma or GED Working Conditions: The physical and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Physical Demands: •    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk, use hands to finger, handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bending or crouching; talk or hear. •    Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. •    Bending or standing as necessary.•    Ability to stand for long periods of time•    Ability to maneuver in small areas.•    Required to wear protective and safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves,•    hearing protection, and hard hats•    Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds or more throughout the workday.•    Ability to work in all weather conditions.•    Requires ongoing repetitive motions (including but not limited to bending and twisting throughout the workday).•    Ability to work up to 55 hours per week doing physical labor (up to 12 hours per day)•    Ability to withstand long periods of standing (fieldwork involves time on feet for the workday except for breaks and lunch period). This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified, as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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