Entry-Level Geotechnical Driller
About this role
Company Description
We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.
We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.
Job Description
As a Geotechnical Driller, you will be responsible for providing assistance to and working with drilling staff, senior technicians, surveyors, and construction managers. The Assistant Driller plays a vital role in collecting information in the field and capturing subsurface materials to better serve our clients for accurate geotechnical analyses. This is an entry level position, which will require a significant amount of travel and working year-round in all types of terrain and weather conditions. On the job training is provided for this niche position and there is opportunity for advancement as geotechnical drilling skills are mastered.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists drilling staff to perform inspection assignments under direct supervision.
- Prepares daily reports and keeps accurate records of drilling activities according to pre-established guidelines
- Assist in setting up and monitoring the safety of drilling operations
- Works in all types of terrain and weather conditions
Qualifications
You are passionate about:
- Working collaboratively with others.
- Having ownership in the work you do.
- Using your talents to positively affect communities.
You bring to the team:
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to contribute and work well on a team
- Must have high school diploma
- Capable of lifting and carrying minimum 50lbs.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Ability to obtain and maintain railroad and safety certifications.
- Ability to pass Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements and obtain a commercial driving license (CDL).
- Has a willingness to work a flexible schedule and travel frequently both in state and out of state travel.
- The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
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Additional Information
Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.
As an Olsson employee, you will:
- Receive a competitive 401(k) match
- Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
- Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
- Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
- Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.
Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.
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