Tetra Tech
This job posting is for an entry-level position with full benefits that could lead to a career in test drilling.
Ardaman & Associates, Inc.
is one of the largest geotechnical, materials testing, and environmental engineering consulting firms in the Southeastern U.S. Our Miami office has an opportunity available for a
Driller Trainee . A driller trainee will assist the crew chief in solid auger and rotary drilling techniques. The trainee will help move, set up, and operate drill rigs and related equipment to drill test holes for geotechnical engineering studies. Site investigation/geotechnical drilling is done to determine the soil characteristics on sites to be developed as building, roadways, and bridges. Work is outdoors and generally physically demanding. However, safety is an uncompromised value, and we are proud of our safety record. Responsibilities:
Expedite field supplies. Perform duties at multiple job sites. Perform yard duties at the direction of the supervisor. Assist in measuring test boring locations. Load and unload trucks. Smoothly and quickly connect and disconnect the lower parts of the drill pipe when it is being lowered into and raised from the hole. Catch samples of drilled cuttings to be analyzed. Clean and maintain equipment. Help move the drilling rig and equipment from site to site and set up. Dig and clean mud pits and drains. Assist with well development and pumping tests. Operate 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. Carry out minor maintenance and repairs, including lubrication and cleaning. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications:
Experience preferred, but we will train. Mechanical skills preferred. Must be bilingual - Spanish and English. Ability to lift drill steel and materials weighing up to 80 lbs. Ability to perform physical work outdoors in the heat. Class A or Class B CDL license a plus. Must be able to obtain a DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate or have a current certificate prior to employment. Must pass company background checks, including a drug screen. Must have an acceptable driving record within company standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, and much more. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ardaman is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tetra Tech, who is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans. Ardaman is a Drug-Free Workplace.
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is one of the largest geotechnical, materials testing, and environmental engineering consulting firms in the Southeastern U.S. Our Miami office has an opportunity available for a
Driller Trainee . A driller trainee will assist the crew chief in solid auger and rotary drilling techniques. The trainee will help move, set up, and operate drill rigs and related equipment to drill test holes for geotechnical engineering studies. Site investigation/geotechnical drilling is done to determine the soil characteristics on sites to be developed as building, roadways, and bridges. Work is outdoors and generally physically demanding. However, safety is an uncompromised value, and we are proud of our safety record. Responsibilities:
Expedite field supplies. Perform duties at multiple job sites. Perform yard duties at the direction of the supervisor. Assist in measuring test boring locations. Load and unload trucks. Smoothly and quickly connect and disconnect the lower parts of the drill pipe when it is being lowered into and raised from the hole. Catch samples of drilled cuttings to be analyzed. Clean and maintain equipment. Help move the drilling rig and equipment from site to site and set up. Dig and clean mud pits and drains. Assist with well development and pumping tests. Operate 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. Carry out minor maintenance and repairs, including lubrication and cleaning. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications:
Experience preferred, but we will train. Mechanical skills preferred. Must be bilingual - Spanish and English. Ability to lift drill steel and materials weighing up to 80 lbs. Ability to perform physical work outdoors in the heat. Class A or Class B CDL license a plus. Must be able to obtain a DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate or have a current certificate prior to employment. Must pass company background checks, including a drug screen. Must have an acceptable driving record within company standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, and much more. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ardaman is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tetra Tech, who is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans. Ardaman is a Drug-Free Workplace.
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