Environmental Driller Assistant

Position: Environmental Driller Assistant

Vista is looking for motivated drill rig assistants to join our geotechnical and environmental drilling team. Candidate must be ready to work with a go-getting team. Career advancement opportunities include learning how to operate Direct Image® equipment from Geoprobe, operating our remediation injection equipment, and managing your own sites from the initial bid to the final invoice as a Project Manager.

Vista GeoScience is a nationally known leader providing Environmental Site Investigation and Remediation Field Services. Our office is based in Golden, Colorado. We are a progressive and growing environmental service company that contracts with major consulting and engineering firms on private, commercial, state, federal, and military sites. Vista GeoScience offers a diverse range of environmental site characterization, geotechnical engineering, remediation, and high-resolution site characterization (HRSC) services to our clients that provides a wide variety of engaging industry experience to our staff.

Our mission is to create a customer service-oriented company where both our clients and employees value the relationship and quality service we provide. Check us out online at www.vistageoscience.com.

Compensation:

· Full Time Hourly position

· Hourly rate $20-$30 per hour based on experience

· 50 hours per week anticipated on average, 1.5x hourly rate for overtime

· Performance Quality Program Bonus

· Employee Referral Program Bonus $1,000

· Safety Program Incentives

· Per-Diem for overnight travel

Benefits:

· 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

· 401(k) match up to 4% of earnings

· Term Life Insurance

· Health insurance & Health Savings Account Options

· Dental and Vision Insurance

· Paid Time Off - 8 Holidays / 6 Sick Leave / 10 Vacation

· In-House education programs for career advancement

· Potential for obtaining Drilling Licenses and Certifications

· Annual Boot allowance

· Work Uniform Laundering Service provided

Training and Advancement Paths Provided:

· OSHA HAZWOPER (CFR 1910.120), Supervisor & Refresher

· Project Management

· Lead Driller

· Remediation (Injection) Experience

· Direct Imaging Technician Certification

· Class A CDL Commercial Driver Training

· Professional Certifications and Drilling Licenses

Primary job duties include:

· Operate Environmental and Geotechnical Drilling Rigs

· Drive commercial vehicles and equipment to/from job sites.

· Soil, groundwater, & soil gas sampling using direct-push and auger tooling

· Logs soils and document site activities

· Support Remediation Injections for ground water remediation

· Monitor well installation

· Maintain, trouble shoot, & repair equipment and vehicles

· Use portable lab instruments for monitoring and safety

· Work collaboratively as a team with clients on site

· Complete daily job summary and field note forms

· Write Data Summary and Analysis Reports for projects

· Generate location, contour, and other data maps for projects

Required Qualifications:

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Pass pre-employment drug and alcohol test

· Pass background check

· Pass DOT & OSHA HAZWOPER medical physical

· Pass Respirator Fit Test

· Travel both in and out of state; potentially for a duration of 3-weeks at a time

· A Current Driver’s License and acceptable driving record is required.

· Ability to work & communicate with team members & clients.

· Must be 21 years to drive commercial vehicles

Preferred Qualifications (a plus!):

· Geoprobe Drill Rig Operator or Assistant Experience

· Commercial Driver’s License (Class A CDL)

· OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification

· MSHA Certification

· Experience using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, etc.)

· Experience with Mapping and Modeling software (Surfer, Voxler, etc.)

· Mechanical, fabrication, welding skills

· Military experience a plus!

Check out our website at www.VistaGeoScience.com for more information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Field: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Golden, CO 80401 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Golden, CO 80401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $30