Drilling Assistant/Helper

281 ROUTE 30, Georgetown PA

Description

Drilling Helper/Labor Pittsburgh, PA Full Time Entry Level Join a business that has a deep history as a mineral-exploration drilling company with multiple locations in both the US and UK. Founded in 1900 in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, we have adapted with the times to become a manufacturer, in addition to the drilling side of the business. We offer competitive pay and a sign on bonus after 90 days! Our Drilling Assistants can enjoy a career path that offers challenge, good pay and meaningful work with endless possibilities for long-term career satisfaction. You will work with an experienced Driller to position drilling rigs to provide rock core and soil sampling. The work includes driving, operating, and maintaining drill rigs, vehicles, forklifts, skid-steers, and other support equipment used in the geotechnical industry. The hours of this job are 7:00 am – 5:00 pm and travel may be required through the week at least 25% of the time. Project schedules typically operate on a Monday - Friday schedule with occasional weekend and night work depending on project logistics. Workday schedules may be 10-12 hours or less than 8 hours, depending on need. Work week is typically 40-48 hours. What you will do: Follow instructions from the driller and project manager related to driving, operating, and maintaining company’s drill rigs, vehicles, forklifts, skid-steers, and other support equipment. Perform routine maintenance on drilling equipment and vehicles as required. Perform physical labor, shoveling, drilling debris, and transporting materials using ergonomically correct lifting techniques. Operate hand tools and other equipment. Maintain company equipment and tools. Need problem-solving mentality and ability to work productively as part of a team Conduct pre-trip inspection. Set up control zone. Ability to fill in for driller, when qualified. Other duties, as assigned to meet business and customer need. We seek: High school diploma or GED required. Prior experience working with sonic, auger, or direct push rigs is beneficial but not required. Need problem-solving mentality and ability to work productively as part of a team. Mechanical ability to do minor repairs. CDL is a plus. OSHA 40 certified is a plus. Mechanical ability to do minor repairs. Knowledge of safety policies and procedures. Must be trustworthy and dependable and possess sound mechanical and interpersonal skills. Must possess a valid Driver’s License for the state in which you reside and satisfactory results of a Motor Vehicle Report. Must obtain and maintain an interstate DOT Medical Card and meeting all Federal Interstate FMCSA requirements to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle. More about the work environment: This position primarily works in a heavy manufacturing environment where the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions including exposure to heat and cold outdoor year-round as a 2- or 3-person crew at the direction of a client, and around loud noises. Must be possess a valid driver’s license and be able to operative a motor vehicle. Requires local and regional travel at least 25% of the time. Remain on feet in an upright position for continuous periods of time. Carry objects up to 50 lbs. of requires employee to bend forward by bending at waist or by bending the legs and spine. Employee to wear personal protective equipment such as, safety glasses, face shield steel toe footwear, ear protection and hard hat. Regularly grasp or reach and pick up objects. Repeated motions with wrists, hands, fingers.