Geotechnical Driller

Geotechnical Driller

Professional Service Industries, Inc.

(Intertek-PSI) is looking for an Geotechnical Driller to join our Building & Construction team in our Plymouth, MI office.

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 facilities

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


* Operates drilling equipment at shallow to moderate depths


* Identifies and locates utilities and other site safety concerns


* Responsible for drill rig transportation


* Trains and directs Drilling Assistants


* 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


* 2 or more years of relevant experience required


* May require state or local drilling license


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


* Requires basic math skills


* Ability to receive work instructions and follow tasks


* Must be able to work off shifts and overtime


* Ability to travel up to 50% of the time


* Valid Driver's License and reliable driving record required
+ CDL preferred

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 at Intert...