Drilling Crew Chief

Forge ahead with WSB. WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results, and we've dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We've inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. We invite you to forge ahead with us.

 

What you will do:

• Supervise and direct drilling crews performing geotechnical and environmental test borings. 
• Operate and maintain drill rigs using methods such as mud rotary, solid stem, hollow stem auger, and rock coring. 
• Drive and operate drill rigs or semi-trucks to job sites; perform routine maintenance and repairs on equipment. 
• Conduct soil borings and rock coring in varied soil and rock conditions, typically ranging from 5 to 100+ feet deep. 
• Enforce adherence to National Drilling Association safety standards and foster a strong safety culture. 
• Collaborate with utility contractors and project teams to prepare sites prior to drilling. 
• Prepare accurate field logs, collect soil samples, and complete DOT-required paperwork and other compliance records. 
• Complete timesheets, expense reports, and other required documentation. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.   
• Moves materials weighing up to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 100 lbs. 
• Traverses job sites having uneven terrain, slopes, confined spaces, or reinforced trenches. 
• Positions self to access tools and materials in various locations. 
• Operates tools requiring fine motor skills. 
• Ascends/descends into job site areas to complete inspections and data collection. 
• Conducts visual assessments of task quality and job site safety. 
• Remains in a stationary position for extended periods. 

What you will bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 
• Prior experience operating drilling rigs preferred; minimum of 2 years geotechnical drilling experience strongly desired. 
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to troubleshoot and maintain equipment. 
• Leadership experience in supervising crews is a plus. 
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and the ability to operate a motor vehicle is required. 
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brakes required (or ability to obtain within six months of hire). 
• Current medical examiner’s certificate/health card required. 
• Microsoft Suite Products (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc).     
• Basic proficiency in completing digital field logs, timesheets, and expense reporting systems. 
• Primarily field-based role must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.   
• Must be able to work onsite at a WSB office, as needed, as required by the project, client, or hiring manager.   
• The role generally involves 45–55 hours per week, with the possibility of evening or weekend assignments as project needs arise.  
• Regular travel to project sites is expected, including periodic overnight stays depending on project location and duration.  
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