Driller's Helper - College Student Opportunity

127 Perimeter Park Road near Kingston Pike, Knoxville TN

Description

Looking to hire a geology or engineering student to work as a driller's helper on a geotechnical drill rig over the Christmas break. Work will typically be performed weekdays from December 13th through January 21st with the exception of December 23rd and 24th and December 31st. Typical work hours are 7 am to 5 pm daily. Candidates should be stout and in good physical condition in view of the physical demands of the job and not adverse to working in muddy conditions and potentially inclement weather. The driller’s helper assists the drill operator in the drilling operations including: • Assists with positioning the drill from one setup to another • Assists with setting up the drill • Handles augers, drill rods, and core barrels • Handles soil and rock samples • Shovels drill cuttings • Patches pavements • Maintains water supply for rock coring • Refuels drill • Lifts drilling supplies and tools • Uses tools, pipe wrenches and other safety equipment Physical demands on a driller’s helpers while performing their duties include: • Standing, bending and twisting, use of hands and fingers, and reaching above the shoulder with hands and arms • Occasionally required to climb, balance, kneel, crouch, walk and sit • Routine use of hands and wrists • Walking on uneven surface or in muddy, slippery conditions • Frequent (3 to 6 times per hour) lifting and/or moving of 40 to 70 pounds and occasionally, with help, lifting and/or moving up to 100 pounds