Driller’s Helper

Overview:   Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) has an opening in our Geotechnical Department. UES is a nationwide leader in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Building Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope.
Summary:The Driller’s Helper is a key role, responsible for assisting the driller in 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures 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
• Ensures that project testing requirements are met and compliant with project specifications, requirements, and company policies or procedures
• Assists the drill crew chief in 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 of concrete and operation of water/steam pressure washers to wash the drilling equipment, rods, augers, bits, casings, trucks, and trailers
• Performs manual labor by assembling and disassembling drilling equipment
• Lawfully operates a commercial vehicle
• Cleans trucks and drill rigs
• Gets equipment together for that day’s projects
• Assists Driller whenever necessary
• 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 require longer out-of-town stays.
• Completes daily time and labor reports in accordance with company policy
• Turns in required paperwork daily
• Regular attendance is required
• Must be flexible to changing schedules and hours to support business needs. Overnight and weekend schedules may be necessary to support business needs
• Follows all company safety procedures and policies
• Other duties may be assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record (in accordance with our Driver’s License and Motor Vehicle Record Check Criteria)
• Ability to pass a background check screening in accordance with Florida’s Jessica Lunsford Act (or equivalent state classification)
• Ability to complete OSHA 40-hour class
• Ability to obtain Certificate with 8-Hour Annual Refresher Course Certificate
• Ability to read & write, including interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, as well as the ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients
• Mathematical skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Reasoning ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• One to three years of prior drilling experience is
• Class A CDL Preferred

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 collection 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 re