Drilling Assistant

Braun Intertec is looking for a Geotechnical Drilling Assistant to join our Urbandale, Iowa. Responsibilities: Drilling Assist in all aspects of drilling operations while gaining experiences necessary to work with minimal direction Help in collection of data and samples in the field under the direction of the crew chief Return field samples labeled, organized and complete Forward the samples to the project manager and/or client Maintenance Responsible for maintaining the tooling, equipment and support vehicle Assist in drill rig maintenance and repairs Safety Responsible for promoting and adhering to a safe work practice Use required and approved personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing all functions Department of Transportation Operate support vehicles in safe and lawful manner Maintain necessary documentation relating to the operation of commercial motor vehicles, if applicable Required Skills: A valid driver's license and good driving record required Must have ability to obtain a valid Class B license within 90 days Good mechanical aptitude Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on a regular basis Must be able to work in outdoors in all types of weather Must be available to travel up to 50% and on short notice Must be available for night and weekend work Required Experience: Previous drilling experience desirable The successful candidate will be encouraged to expand their skills and certifications through company provided training and mentoring. Braun Intertec offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, ESOP, PTO, and paid holidays. As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status. Braun Intertec strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email hrhelp@braunintertec.com. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Braun Intertec is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at hrhelp@braunintertec.com. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. Braun Intertec is proud to be a 100% employee-owned geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and testing firm of 1,000 employees with offices located in seven states. As we continue to build relationships in emerging markets and recruit new talent, we never lose sight of our humble beginnings and the many strong, supportive relationships we have formed along our journey. Our dedication to being the Employer of Choice is instrumental in achieving our goal of becoming the Consultant of Choice. By hiring the best people and helping each other grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for our employee owners and our clients.