Driller Helper (all exp levels)

at  CTL ENGINEERING

We’re hiring Driller Helpers (all experience levels)!
CTL Engineering (www.ctleng.com) is an award winning, full service consulting engineering firm with (12) locations across OH, IN, WV, and KY with a rich history over our (97) years in business. We provide civil/site design and land surveying, environmental, geotechnical, construction administration & inspection, accident reconstruction, roofing/building envelope, A/V system design, troubleshooting and installation, and specialized testing services to the construction industry.
We are looking for all levels of Driller Helpers who will play a key role in the operation of our drilling rigs for exploration test borings/drilling for new developments, bridge replacements, and determining foundation design (our projects are NOT in the oil/gas industry). Ongoing mentoring and training will be provided, based on your experience level, with opportunities for increasing responsibility if that is your career trajectory and interest.
If you are passionate about staying ahead of industry trends, enjoy problem-solving, and have a creative approach to exploratory boring operations, we want to hear from you!
This is more than a job posting… it’s an invitation to bring your expertise to a company where innovation and passion converge seamlessly.

Highlights:

• Using their personal vehicle, the Driller Helper will meet the Driller at a determined location. From there, the Drilling Team will use company vehicles to travel to the project site.
• Extensive travel is to be expected – hotel accommodations are handled by the company.
• The typical schedule is Monday-Friday – day shift primarily. If bad weather affects the timeline, some Saturdays may be needed. Night time borings may occur, given the nature of the project (busy road), but are rare.
• Travel per diem of $50/day for travel/overnight projects

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Crew Chief in solid stem and hollow stem auger drilling techniques.
• Assist with move, set up and operation of drilling rigs and related equipment to drill holes for geotechnical exploration test borings.
• Works independently on broad projects under direction of a Driller or Project Engineer.
• Expedites field supplies.
• Communicates job site conditions with Engineering Staff.
• Assures that all drilling functions, including quality control, quality assurance and verification are performed in accordance with the standard drilling methods, project specifications and other contract documents.
• Performs yard duties at direction of the Supervisor.
• Assists in measuring test boring locations.
• Loads and unloads trucks.
• Locates borings as needed.
• Connects and disconnects the lower parts of the drill pipe when it is being lowered into and raised from the hole.
• Collects split spoon samples to be analyzed.
• Cleans and maintains equipment.
• Participates in recovery of Rock Coring.
• Helps move drilling rigs and equipment from site to site and sets up.
• Digs and cleans mud pits and drains.
• Assists with well development and pumping tests.
• Operates equipment such as pumps for air, water and mud, and equipment and tools used to correct problems in drilled holes caused by mechanical breakdowns or by harmful natural conditions.
• Carries out minor maintenance and repairs, including lubrication and cleaning.
• Completes drilling logs and writes daily report logs as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of highway construction specifications a strong plus.
• Knowledge of Drilling a plus, but not required – ongoing training for all experience levels will be provided.
• Knowledge and understanding of Civil/Geotechnical Engineering Services for OH, IN, PA, WV is desirable.
• Strong communication skills.
• Skill in writing reports, maintenance repairs, and drilling.
• Skill in measuring and testing.
• Must be reliable, on-time, and a team player.
• Ability to clean and learn to maintain a variety of equipment.
• Ability to monitor and enforce quality control standards and specifications;
• Must be safety-oriented.
• Ability to read blueprints is a plus.
• Ability to be quality-minded and client-focused.
• Ability to move equipment and perform yard duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or related experience required.
• Preferred Associates Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or certification in related field.
• 1-3+ years experience in Civil/Geotechnical Field Services.

• Assist the Crew Chief in solid stem and hollow stem auger drilling techniques.
• Assist with move, set up and operation of drilling rigs and related equipment to drill holes for geotechnical exploration test borings.
• Works independently on broad projects under direction of a Driller or Project Engineer.
• Expedites field supplies.
• Communicates job site conditions with Engineering Staff.
• Assures that all drilling functions, including quality control, quality assurance and verification are performed in accordance with the standard drilling methods, project specifications and other contract documents.
• Performs yard duties at direction of the Supervisor.
• Assists in measuring test boring locations.
• Loads and unloads trucks.
• Locates borings as needed.
• Connects and disconnects the lower parts of the drill pipe when it is being lowered into and raised from the hole.
• Collects split spoon samples to be analyzed.
• Cleans and maintains equipment.
• Participates in recovery of Rock Coring.
• Helps move drilling rigs and equipment from site to site and sets up.
• Digs and cleans mud pits and drains.
• Assists with well development and pumping tests.
• Operates equipment such as pumps for air, water and mud, and equipment and tools used to correct problems in drilled holes caused by mechanical breakdowns or by harmful natural conditions.
• Carries out minor maintenance and repairs, including lubrication and cleaning.
• Completes drilling logs and writes daily report logs as needed