Drilling Assistant - Geotechnical

Geotechnical Drilling Assistant

Professional Service Industries, Inc.

(Intertek-PSI) is looking for a Geotechnical Drilling Assistant to join our Building & Construction team in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry!

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 facilities.

Benefits & Perks:


* Ability to grow with the Company (over 100 locations with opportunity for growth/advancement)


* Day to day variety of work


* Ability to work on both small and large projects


* Technical training provided to grow career in Building & Construction industry


* Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurances


* 401k with company match


* Tuition reimbursement

What you'll do:


* Assist Driller to load / unload augers and assemble / disassemble augers


* Prepare tooling and supplies for the day's tasks


* Assist with the location of boring locations


* Retrieve and log samples


* Clean / maintain equipment and perform site clean up

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details.

The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

What it takes to be successful in this role:


* H.S.

Education or Equivalent, preferred


* Past drilling experience is strongly preferred but not required - candidates with equipment operation experience will be considered


* Have a mechanical background and aptitude, with skills in operating and maintaining machinery


* Must commit to working safely and ensuring the safety of co-workers


* Must be at least 18 years old


* Must be compatible and able to communicate with other people in a small team environment


* Must be comfortable working outdoors


* Be able to work 12 hour shifts (day or night) in various climatic conditions for extended periods of time


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


* Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is 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 stan...