Drilling Assistant

Build your future as a Drilling Assistant at UES Professional Solutions 29, Inc. (UES), formerly known as SUMMIT Engineering, Laboratory & Testing, Inc. As one of the fastest growing engineering firms in the nation, we’re looking for new talent to grow along with us.

Your role as a Drilling Assistant will give you the opportunity to not only make your mark in a nationally recognized firm, but also directly contribute to our unprecedented growth. If you’re known for your commitment to excellence and passion for working in a collaborative environment, UES is where you belong.

Position Summary:

As a Drilling Assistant, you will be responsible for providing assistance to the drillers and department managers as well as classifying and maintaining soil samples. You will also prepare equipment for upcoming projects and fill out boring and truck/rig maintenance logs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Travel safely to various job sites in a company provided vehicle; maintain company vehicle (schedule oil changes, inside/outside upkeep and complete monthly vehicle inspection reports)
• 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
• Communicate daily with Geotechnical and Drilling staff and clients both verbally and electronically
• Complete and prepare accurate and detailed field reports on a daily basis
• Follow all company safety procedures and policies
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications & Skills:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years old for entry onto job sites and to drive a company vehicle
• Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record
• Outdoor work experience
• Preferred: prior experience as a drilling assistant, field/engineering technician, construction or related experience
• Preferred: Active Commercial Driver’s License (class B minimum)
• Preferred: OSHA 10-hour
• Ability to read, write and use technology including phone and computer
• Ability to prioritize tasks and organize data
• Ability to accurately complete daily field paperwork as prescribed
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, detailed reports, short correspondence and memos

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Days and hours for this position are typically Monday-Friday with some weekends, holidays and overtime as needed
• 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, sitting and repetitive motions
• Some weekend, overtime work and/or overnight work and travel may be required with work days, 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 use your senses to see (including close, distant and peripheral vision, depth vision and ability to focus), smell, hear and touch (use your hands to reach, climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit)
• Ability to lift up to 100lbs.
• You may be required to drive hundreds of miles per day within the Mid-Atlantic region

Who We Are:

Our National Footprint

UES is a multi-disciplinary engineering and consulting services firm which specializes in Construction Materials Testing, Geotechnical, Environmental and Structural Engineering as well as Forensic Inspections, Residential and Retaining Wall Design, Subsurface Drilling, Chapter 17 Special Inspections, Advanced AASHTO, ACI, AMRL, CCRL and NCDOT Laboratory Testing.

In 2021, SUMMIT strategically merged with the Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) Family, becoming part of the UES brand of companies which provides services that contribute to projects that transform communities and deliver groundbreaking solutions for their clients. As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group’s Hot Firm list in 2021, 2022 and 2023, our team is poised to lead our industry into the future. UES has evolved from a one-man operation to a company spanning over 80 branches and nearly 4,000 teammates across the United States that help contribute to the betterment of our local and nationwide communities.

Why Work at UES?

We value the individual contributions of our employees, and we show this through providing great benefits. Please ask your recruiter what benefits plans would apply to you.

Check out our UES website: www.teamues.com

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UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drugfree Workplace.

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Were you referred by a current SUMMIT/UES employee? If so, please list the employee's name.
• Have you ever been convicted of a crime or violation other than a minor traffic infraction? A Conviction record will not necessarily be a bar to employment. Factors such as job relations, age and time of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation and rehabilitation will be taken into account.
• If extended a job offer, are you willing to submit to a Motor Vehicle Report, drug screening, background and reference checks?

License/Certification:

• CDL (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18