Driller Assistant

West Palm Beach FL

Description

RADISE International, LC has an immediate opportunity available for a Driller’s Assistant in the Palm Beach County office. A driller assistant will assist the Crew Chief in geotechnical drilling techniques. The assistant will help move, set up and operate drilling rigs and related equipment to drill holes for geotechnical exploration test borings. Site investigation/geotechnical drilling is done to determine the soil characteristics on construction sites. Work is 100% outdoors, and generally physically demanding. Safety is a RADISE Core Value, and we are proud of our clean Safety Record. Responsibilities and Duties Assist in drilling operations. Assist in measuring test boring locations Smoothly and quickly connect and disconnect the lower parts of the drill pipe when it is being lowered into and raised from the hole. Catch samples of drilled cuttings to be analyzed. Help move drilling rig and equipment from site to site and set up. Carry out minor maintenance and repairs, including lubrication and cleaning. Safety Items – regular meetings/awareness/rig items Perform other duties as assigned. Communication with management and geotechnical engineers Qualifications Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications Experience preferred, but will train Mechanical skills preferred Class A or Class B CDL license a plus Available to work overtime and weekends as required to meet client schedules Ability to lift drill pipe and materials weighing up to 80 lbs. Must pass company background checks including drug screen Must have a good driving record