Job description

At Challenge Testing Inc. we take a great deal of pride in the quality of our employees, and it is emphasized our vested interest in your personal, professional development and welfare. Our efforts are intended to assist in the realization of your full potential. Our Company’s future success depends upon YOU!

Geotechnical Driller

Challenge Testing Inc. is looking for experienced Geotechnical Drillers along with dependable candidates willing to learn. Most job assignments are outdoor project sites located in Mobile, AL and the surrounding area. Drilling crews come to the shop in the morning to pick up their assignments and supplies, then head out to the locations and complete the job as instructed. Some of the duties are as followed:

• Use drilling equipment to drill into the ground to retrieve soils samples
• Ensures accurate visual inspections of soil samples
• Logs inspection results for reporting purposes
• Holding the drill rod during the drilling process
• Responsible for loading and unloading drilling equipment in and out of the company vehicle
• Drives company vehicle to and from work sites
• Communicates effectively with clients, employees, and supervisors
• Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects.
• Participate in pre-task planning.
• Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects
• Comply with site-specific and/or corporate health and safety plan and wear appropriate safety equipment.
• Performing basic maintenance on drill rigs as well as support vehicle maintenance

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience in geotechnical drilling
• Experience in instrumentation installation and wireline rock coring preferred
• Must be able to follow verbal instructions
• Willingness to submit to alcohol and drug screen
• Willingness to submit to background check
• Able to meet minimum physical requirements needed to carry out the job. Including, but not limited to: lifting up to 75 lbs., standing for long periods of time, kneeling, crawling, and balancing
• Ability to manipulate with hands to screw and unscrew equipment, operate tools and machinery
• Must be able to work in outdoor weather conditions
• Ability to occasionally travel and stay overnight, work flexible schedules including overtime, based on the company workload

Valid CDL Class A is Preferred

Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• Health Plan
• Dental
• 401k/Retirement Plan

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour

Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

Mobile, AL 36693: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person