Geotechnical Driller

Geotechnical Driller Paducah, KY Bring your drilling experience to a stable, growing engineering firm where safety, teamwork, and doing the job right matter. In this role, you'll operate drilling equipment for geotechnical investigations, collect high-quality samples, and help keep field operations running smoothly—while supporting and guiding less experienced crew members. Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing, Inc. is part of the Bacon Farmer Workman and Marcum family of companies. With 190+ employees across eleven offices, we deliver full-service engineering support—from planning and design through construction—for civil, structural, transportation, mechanical, and electrical projects. We're committed to a workplace where employees feel welcomed, supported, and able to grow. We invest in our people with the tools, training, and opportunities to build long-term careers.

Responsibilities:

Operate and maintain drilling rigs and equipment for geotechnical test borings. Collect and document soil and rock samples for analysis. Assure that all drilling functions, including quality control, quality assurance, and verification, are performed in accordance with the standard drilling methods, project specifications, and other contract documents. Responsible for safety procedures and following company guidelines. Lead and coordinate in-house drilling operations, including crew supervision, scheduling, and daily field execution Support a positive team environment by modeling professionalism, accountability, and respectful communication.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent. 2-4 years of geotechnical drilling experience. Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with tools and heavy equipment. Valid Driver's License required (CDL preferred). Ability to work in physically demanding outdoor environments. Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including overtime as needed. Must be able to lift 80+ lbs and perform labor-intensive tasks.

Benefits:

Medical Insurance Dental and Vision Coverage (employee coverage, employer paid) Employer Paid Life Insurance of $50,000 Additional Voluntary Life Insurance is available for employee and their dependents Paid Medical Leave Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance Generous Company Match 401 (k) program Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Paid Time Off Ten Paid Holidays Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Experience:

geotechnical drilling : 3 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Bowling Green, KY 42101 (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Bowling Green, KY 42101: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 25% (Required)

Work Location:

In person