SERVICES LOCATIONS CONTACT US CAREERS Careers BACK TO LIST Driller Trainee - Bartow Job Type: Driller Job Description: DRILLER TRAINEE A driller trainee will assist the crew chief in solid auger and rotary drilling techniques. The trainee will help move, set up and operate drill rigs and related equipment to drill test holes for geotechnical engineering studies. Site investigation/geotechnical drilling is done to determine the soil characteristics on sites to be developed as building, roadways and bridges. Work is outdoors. The work is generally physically demanding. However, safety is in our work is an uncompromised value and we are proud of our safety record. Responsibilities: • Assist in drilling operations. • Expedite field supplies. • Perform duties at multiple job sites. • Perform yard duties at direction of supervisor. • Assist in measuring test boring locations. • Load and unload trucks. • 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. • Clean and maintain equipment. • Help move drilling rig and equipment from site to site and set up. • Dig and clean mud pits and drains. • Assist with well development and pumping tests. • Operate equipment such as pumps for air, water and mud, and equipment and tools used to correct problems in drilled holes caused by mechanical breakdowns or by harmful natural conditions. • Carry out minor maintenance and repairs, including lubrication and cleaning. • Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements: Qualifications: • Experience preferred but will train. • Mechanical skills preferred. • Must have current DOT Medical Examiners Certificate or be able to obtain one prior to employment. • 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 an excellent driving record within company standards. • Local candidates preferred; no relocation assistance We offer a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, life, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, etc. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value workplace diversity. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. Ardaman is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tetra Tech, who is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions. Ardaman is a Drug Free Workplace. APPLY FOR THIS POSITION You will be directed to our parent site where we centralize employee recruitment data. Your follow-up communication will come from Ardaman. Orlando Corporate Headquarters 8008 South Orange Avenue Orlando, FL 32809 Ph: 407.855.3860 Fax: 407.859.8121 Contact Us Service Request Form About Meet the President Our Admin Team Meet Our Managers Careers Locations Blog Portfolio Select Publications Helpful Links Services Resource Management Industrial Solid Waste and Phosphogypsum Management Dams, Levees and Earthen Structures Mining Water Resources Contamination Remediation Laboratory Testing Infrastructure and Development Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering Construction Materials Testing & Inspections Environmental Assessments and Remediation Sinkhole Investigation and Evaluation Subsurface Investigations