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Driller's Helper
Universal Engineering SciencesUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Dec 2023
About the role
Dig into your new career as a Driller Helper at Universal Engineering Sciences. No experience? No problem! We believe in the value of hard work. If you are known for your unmatched work ethic, reliability, and willingness to work in a team, you have the foundation needed to receive paid on-the-job training. Curious what it takes to be a driller? This could be a day in the life of your next career.
Summary: The Driller is a key role, responsible for a two to three person drilling crew by directing and performing the operation of drilling equipment to bore exploratory vertical holes into the earth to evaluate soil type and strength characteristics. The ideal candidate is a reliable, trustworthy individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment where collaboration and autonomy are valued.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
Physical Demands & Work Environment: - On average the workdays range from 7 - 12 hours. The driller’s primary duty is that of a laborer with extensive manual lifting and handling - The materials collections process (i.e. soils, concrete, asphalt, etc.) is repetitive in nature several times per hour - The manual lifting is performed individually and in tandem, when necessary, with the Head Driller or other driller’s helper(s) - The following equipment and products are lifted, carried, and manipulated: Steel drill rods, steel drill casings, steel augers, steel drill tip bits, and 50 lb. bags of sand, cement, and bentonite. The rods, augers, casings, and drill tip bits weigh up to 100+ lbs - The weights manually lifted range from 0 to 200+ lbs. Weights in the 5 - 75-lbs range are lifted frequently (From 33% up to 66% of the task period) with a frequency range of 10 – 35 repetitions per hour - Weights in the range of 25 – 200+ lbs (drill rods, hollow-stem auger bits, and casings) are lifted frequently (From 15% to 30% of the task period) with a range of 0 - 15 repetitions per hour, on average, with or without reasonable accommodation - Weights in the range of 25 – 200+ lbs (drill rods, hollow-stem auger bits, and casings) are lifted frequently (From 15% to 30% of the task period) with a range of 5 - 15 repetitions per hour, on average, with or without reasonable accommodation - Depending upon the location of the support truck(s) and trailer in proximity to the drill rig, the equipment and materials are manually lifted and carried/moved, ranging from a 0 to 75+ feet, on average, in walking distance, with or without reasonable accommodation - In addition to manual lifting, body motions and movements include bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, pulling, kneeling, and pushing. These body motions/movements are performed continuously (on average from 66% up to 100% of the task period) to perform the physical manual work tasks involved with the drilling operations and related tasks - This job is in Florida, with exposure to intense sun, intense heat, humidity, rain, thunderstorms, and other adverse weather conditions- Job site conditions may or may not be accessible by vehicle, including wetlands, swamps, grasslands, and fields with uneven surfaces, sand, brush, and other natural and man-made obstacles - This job is primarily and regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and construction sites where the noise level is usually moderate to loud
Summary: The Driller is a key role, responsible for a two to three person drilling crew by directing and performing the operation of drilling equipment to bore exploratory vertical holes into the earth to evaluate soil type and strength characteristics. The ideal candidate is a reliable, trustworthy individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment where collaboration and autonomy are valued.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
Physical Demands & Work Environment: - On average the workdays range from 7 - 12 hours. The driller’s primary duty is that of a laborer with extensive manual lifting and handling - The materials collections process (i.e. soils, concrete, asphalt, etc.) is repetitive in nature several times per hour - The manual lifting is performed individually and in tandem, when necessary, with the Head Driller or other driller’s helper(s) - The following equipment and products are lifted, carried, and manipulated: Steel drill rods, steel drill casings, steel augers, steel drill tip bits, and 50 lb. bags of sand, cement, and bentonite. The rods, augers, casings, and drill tip bits weigh up to 100+ lbs - The weights manually lifted range from 0 to 200+ lbs. Weights in the 5 - 75-lbs range are lifted frequently (From 33% up to 66% of the task period) with a frequency range of 10 – 35 repetitions per hour - Weights in the range of 25 – 200+ lbs (drill rods, hollow-stem auger bits, and casings) are lifted frequently (From 15% to 30% of the task period) with a range of 0 - 15 repetitions per hour, on average, with or without reasonable accommodation - Weights in the range of 25 – 200+ lbs (drill rods, hollow-stem auger bits, and casings) are lifted frequently (From 15% to 30% of the task period) with a range of 5 - 15 repetitions per hour, on average, with or without reasonable accommodation - Depending upon the location of the support truck(s) and trailer in proximity to the drill rig, the equipment and materials are manually lifted and carried/moved, ranging from a 0 to 75+ feet, on average, in walking distance, with or without reasonable accommodation - In addition to manual lifting, body motions and movements include bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, pulling, kneeling, and pushing. These body motions/movements are performed continuously (on average from 66% up to 100% of the task period) to perform the physical manual work tasks involved with the drilling operations and related tasks - This job is in Florida, with exposure to intense sun, intense heat, humidity, rain, thunderstorms, and other adverse weather conditions- Job site conditions may or may not be accessible by vehicle, including wetlands, swamps, grasslands, and fields with uneven surfaces, sand, brush, and other natural and man-made obstacles - This job is primarily and regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and construction sites where the noise level is usually moderate to loud
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure that all testing equipment used is functioning properly, maintained as required by company and/or manufacturer's policy, and that all calibrated equipment is within its calibration cycle
- Ensure that project testing requirements are met and compliant with project specifications, requirements, and company policies or procedures
- Acts as drill crew chief for a two-three man drilling crew, directing and performing drilling services and well installations by operating drilling equipment to bore exploratory vertical holes into the earth to evaluate soil type and strength characteristics.
- Operates misc. equipment such as pneumatic jackhammers for breaking concrete and operation of water/steam pressure washers to wash the drilling equipment, rods, augers, bits, casings, trucks, and trailers
- Lawfully operates a commercial vehicle
- Cleans trucks and drill rigs
- Gets equipment together for that day’s projects
- Must be willing to travel within the state of Florida, if applicable
- Locations may be local or require out-of-town travel; travel may be overnight or up to several days, larger or longer projects may re
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