Drilling Assistant

Overview
Challenge Testing Inc. is looking to hire a drilling assistant. Applicant must have a good driving record and be able to pass drug/alcohol testing and a background check. Job will involve driving, loading, shoveling, lifting, and carrying up to 50 pounds, mixing grout, pouring concrete, operating a skid steer and assisting with drilling and well installation. Need a minimum of one year working with or around heavy equipment. Having a CDL would be a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the use of drilling equipment to drill into the ground to retrieve soil or water samples
• Load and unload drilling tooling
• Drive a company vehicle to and from work sites
• Communicate effectively with clients, other employees, and supervisors
• Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects.
• Participate in pre-task planning.
• Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Assist with the responsibility of maintaining quality standards on all projects
• Comply with site-specific and/or corporate health and safety plans and wear appropriate safety equipment.
• Assist with performing basic maintenance on drill rigs as well as support vehicles

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with or around heavy equipment
• Must be able to follow verbal instructions
• Basic computer skills required
• Meet minimum physical requirements needed to carry out the job. Including, but not limited to lifting and carrying 50 lbs., standing for long periods of time, kneeling, crawling, and balancing
• Ability to manipulate with hands to screw and unscrew equipment, operate tools and machinery
• Must be able to work in outdoor weather conditions
• Ability to travel and stay overnight, work flexible schedules, including overtime, based on the company workload
• Valid CDL is preferred but not required

Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• Health Plan
• Dental
• 401k/Retirement Plan

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person