Driller Helper

Job Title: Driller Helper

General Statement of Duties (Job Posting Purposes):

Assist the crew chief in solid stem and hollow stem auger drilling techniques. Assist with move, set up and operation of drilling rigs and related equipment to drill holes for geotechnical exploration test borings.

Supervision Received: Works independently on broad projects under direction of a Driller or Project Engineer.

Supervision Exercised: No direct supervisory duties required.

Examples of Duties: (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all that may be found in this job.)

• Expedites field supplies.
• Communicates job site conditions with engineering staff.
• Assures 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.
• Performs yard duties at direction of supervisor.
• Assists in measuring test boring locations
• Loads and unloads trucks.
• Locates borings as needed.
• Connects and disconnects the lower parts of the drill pipe when it is being lowered into and raised from the hole.
• Collects split spoon samples to be analyzed.
• Cleans and maintains equipment.
• Participates in recovery of Rock Coring.
• Helps move drilling rigs and equipment from site to site and sets up.
• Digs and cleans mud pits and drains.
• Assists with well development and pumping tests.
• Operates equipment such as pumps for air, water and mud, and equipment and tools used to correct problems in drilled holes caused by mechanical breakdowns or by harmful natural conditions.
• Carries out minor maintenance and repairs, including lubrication and cleaning.
• Fills out drilling logs and writes daily report logs as needed.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of highway construction specifications.

Knowledge of Drilling.

Knowledge and understanding of Civil/Geotechnical Engineering Services for OH, IN, PA, WV is desirable.

Skills:

Strong communication skills.

Skill in writing reports, maintenance repairs, and drilling.

Skill in measuring and testing.

Reliable, on-time, team player, strong communication skills.

Abilities:

Ability to clean and maintain equipments.

Ability to monitor and enforce quality control standards and specifications;

Ability to be reliable, on-time, team player, safety-oriented.

Ability to read blueprints.

Ability to be quality minded and client focused.

Ability to move equipment and perform yard duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or related experience required. Preferred Associates Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or certification in related field.

Experience: One to three years experience in Civil/Geotechnical Field Services needed.

Certifications: CDL and 40 hour OSHA Training are preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:

Primary work location is in the field and will require candidate to stand for extended periods. Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Due to the nature of these projects, non-local applicants must be willing to relocate temporarily (6-7 months) or long term. Temporary relocation may involve rotations to return home.

CTL Company Overview:

CTL is an Employee Owned and Operated Company (ESOP), an Equal Opportunity Employer and is a growing company that has celebrated over 80 years of providing quality service to clients. The Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is the driving force behind CTL Engineering’s culture of teamwork and success. After just a year of full-time service, employees of CTL can participate in a retirement plan that allocates them stock in the company. This gives each participating employee a vested interest in the company’s success. The result is a culture that promotes work ownership, collaboration, and teamwork. CTL Engineering provides our partners with service, solutions, and relationships that consistently demonstrate excellence in communication, teamwork, and leadership in technology. As an employee of CTL, you will have the opportunity for personal and professional growth and success, seeing the results of your work improve safety, product performance or the favorable outcome of litigation related matters. CTL is frequently ranked in the top 10 engineering firms as rated by Business First. With its offices strategically located in Ohio, Indiana and West Virginia, CTL is able to provide quality services over a large geographic area.