Full-Time Driller's Assistant

FULL-TIME DRILLER'S ASSISTANT

Job: SK Geotechnical is a leading geotechnical engineering firm in Montana and is currently seeking an energetic, self-motivated individual with a positive attitude to join our geotechnical engineering drill team. Experience is preferred, but not mandatory. Most of our drilling work is throughout Montana with occasional trips to nearby states. Up to 80% travel should be expected.

Specific duties include:

· Assist crew chief in all possible manners in the field and collection of field data, rig maintenance, and support truck maintenance.

· Connect and disconnect drilling equipment by hand and with pipe wrenches.

· Log borings as they are drilled.

· Return field samples in an organized and complete manner for the engineers/geologists assigned to the project.

· Load and unload equipment needed for drilling.

· Other labor duties as assigned by drill crew chief and/or department supervisor. These duties include cleaning company trucks, cleaning shop space, welding augers, washing sample jars, sweeping floors, and many other duties associated with drilling and yard operations.

· Drive a 1-ton truck pulling trailers, and backing trailers up safely.

Requirements:

· Valid driver's license with a driving record acceptable by our insurance company (MVR record).

· High school education.

· Good physical condition.

· Good mechanical ability.

· Must be capable of lifting 75 pounds.

· Willing to travel during the week, and we try to get home on weekends.

Preferred Skills:

· Drilling

· Welding

· Mechanical abilities

· CDL or willing to study/train to get CDL

Benefits:

· Health and Life Insurance

· 401(k) Match

· Vacation

· Sick

· Seven Paid Holidays

· Dental/Vision Reimbursement

Salary:

· $21 to $23 per hour depending on experience.

· Overtime pay at 1.5 times hourly for hours worked over 40 hour per week.

Information: SK Geotechnical is a full service, locally owned geotechnical engineering company in Billings, Montana. There are numerous opportunities for advancement and promotion. Overtime is common during the busy season. When out of town, company pays full cost of individual motel room and a meal allowance of at least $40 per travel day and $50 per full day. Please send current Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) with resume. To obtain MVR, log onto www.mt.gov, click on Online Services, then click on Citizens and follow the instructions. There is a small fee for this service that you are responsible for, but you will have your current MVR. SK Geotechnical is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. Position is open until filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: On the road