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Driller Trainee - Orlando

Tetra Tech, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885

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Like working outdoors? Want 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. Ardaman has the following opportunity available:

DRILLER TRAINEE Our Orlando 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. The work is generally physically demanding. However, safety in our work is an uncompromised value and we are proud of our safety record.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ability to lift drill steel and materials weighing up to 80 lbs.

Assist driller in maintenance and repairs to drill rig

Performs duties at multiple job sites

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 test hole

Obtain samples of the soil for analysis

Assist in installing monitoring well casing and screens

Clean and maintain equipment

Help move drilling rigs and equipment from site to site, set up on the new site

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

Carry out minor maintenance and repairs, including lubrication and cleaning

Perform other duties as assigned by the crew chief

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience preferred, but will train

Mechanical skills preferred

Class A or Class B CDL license a plus

Must be able to obtain DOT Medical Examiners Certificate or have current certificate prior to employment

Must pass company background checks including drug screen

Must have 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 proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, 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.

We invite applications from all interested parties. No agencies.

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