Driller Assistant I

Job description

Geotechnical Driller Assistant

Professional Service Industries, Inc.

(Intertek-PSI) Columbus Office is looking for a Driller Assistant to assist operation of a Geotechnical Drill Rig for Explorations in Ohio and surrounding states.

Intertek-PSI is a leading US based provider of assurance, testing, inspection, and consulting solutions in civil and commercial construction.

What you'll do:

Performs various drilling activities to obtain boring samples.

Examples include: soil drilling, rock coring, sampling, classifications, in-situ testing, and monitoring well installation.


* Investigates sub surface conditions


* Recognizes and identifies soil and rock types and material classifications


* Assists in operations of drilling equipment at shallow to moderate depths


* Identifies and locates utilities and other site safety concerns


* Communicates with Project teams


* Maintains record log of drilling activities


* Directs site inquiries from general public to the project team


* Identifies and coordinates daily work schedules at job site


* Loads and unload augers


* Prepares tooling and supplies for the day's tasks


* Assembles and disassembles augers


* Assists with the location of boring locations


* Retrieves and log samples


* Cleans and maintains equipment


* Performs site clean up

Must be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work

What it takes to be successful in this role:

H.S.

Education or Equivalent, Preferred


* Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal & written communication


* Ability to receive work instructions and follow tasks


* Must be able to work off shifts and overtime


* Ability to travel up to 25% of the time


* Valid Driver's License and reliable driving record (required)


* Physical Requirements:


* Ability to lift, move, push and pull up to 50 pounds frequently.

Occasionally, over 50 pounds with assistance.


* Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, (hearing) and to make the discriminations in sound.


* Ability to kneel and squat occasionally


* Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time


* Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (hot and cold)


* Ability to climb occasionally

Why work for Intertek-PSI?

Professional Service Industries, Inc.

(Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of assurance, testing, inspection, and consulting solutions in civil and commercial construction.

Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.

Through these risk management and quality assurance services, we ensure the reliability, safety and performance of our client's new developments, existing assets, and facili...