Driller Assistant – New Orleans Position Available In St. Charles, Louisiana
Tallo's Job Summary: Ardaman & Associates, Inc. is hiring for a Driller Assistant in New Orleans. This entry-level position includes assisting in drilling operations for geotechnical exploration test borings. The role involves outdoor work in various weather conditions and physical demands. A sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 may be available. Candidates should have mechanical skills and a CDL license is a plus. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and more. Local candidates are preferred.
Job Description
Driller Assistant – New Orleans at Ardaman & Associates, Inc.
Driller Assistant – New Orleans at Ardaman & Associates, Inc. in St. Rose, Louisiana
Posted in General Business 24 days ago.
Type:
Full-Time
Job Description:
Like working outdoors? Want an entry level position with
FULL BENEFITS
that could lead to a career in test drilling?
Ardaman & Associates, Inc. is one of the largest geotechnical, materials testing, and environmental engineering consulting firms in the Southeastern U.S. Ardaman has the following opportunity available:
DRILLER ASSISTANT
Our New Orleans office has an opportunity available for a Driller Assistant. A driller assistant will assist the driller in solid stem and hollow stem auger drilling and Shelby tube sampling techniques. The assistant will help move, set up and operate drilling rigs and related equipment to drill holes for geotechnical exploration test borings. Site investigation/geotechnical drilling is done to determine the soil characteristics on construction sites. Work is outdoors in all weather conditions. The work is generally physically demanding. A sign-on bonus up to $1,000 may be available.
Responsibilities:
Ability to lift drill steel and materials weighing up to 80 lbs.
Label sample containers as directed
Assist driller in maintenance and repairs to drill rig
Expediting field supplies
Performs duties at multiple job sites
Performs yard duties at direction of driller
Assist in measuring test boring locations
Load and unload trucks
Smoothly and quickly connect and disconnect the lower parts of the drill pipe when it is being lowered into and raised from the hole
Catch samples of drilled cuttings to be analyzed
Assist in installing monitoring well casing and screens
Clean and maintain equipment
Help move drilling rigs and equipment from site to site, set up in the new site
Help obtain drilling core samples
Dig and clean mud pits and drains
Assist with well development and pumping tests
Operate equipment such as pumps for air, water and mud, and equipment and tools used to correct problems in drilled holes
Carry out minor maintenance and repairs, including lubrication and cleaning
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Minimum of one-year experience preferred
Mechanical skills preferred
Class A or Class B CDL license a plus
Must have current DOT Medical Examiners Certificate or be able to obtain one prior to employment
Available to work overtime and weekends as required to meet client schedules
Available for overnight/out-of-town travel
Must passpany background checks including drug screen
Must have an excellent driving record withinpany standards
Local candidates preferred; no relocation
We offer aprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, 401(k) withpany match, and much more..
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ardaman is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tetra Tech, who is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans. Ardaman is a Drug Free Workplace.
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Organization:
113 AAI
