H2O+U: Driller's Helper OpportunityCommunities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they're facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth.
Every day, we're helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world's most precious resource. Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.Your Opportunity: A Driller's Helper will assist the driller in solid stem and hollow stem auger drilling techniques, rock coring, mud rotary drilling and other advancement techniques.
The helper will help move, set up and operate drilling rigs and related equipment to drill holes for geotechnical exploration borings. Site investigation/geotechnical drilling is done to determine the soil characteristics on construction sites. In addition, the helper will assist the driller during the installation of monitoring wells, slope inclinometers, vibrating wire piezometers, settlement sensors and other types of instrumentation.
Work is outdoors, in all weather conditions and the work is generally physically demanding.Your Key Responsibilities:Ability to lift drill steel and materials weighing up to 80 lbs.Label sample containers as directedAssist driller in maintenance and repairs to drill rigDelivering field suppliesPerforms shop/yard duties at direction of managementIndependently complete computer-based training based on client needsLoad and unload trucksBag or jar samples for analysisAssist in installing monitoring well casing and screensClean and maintain equipmentHelp move drilling rigs and equipment from site to site, set up in the new siteHelp obtain drilling core samplesDig and clean mud pits and drainsAssist with well development and pumping testsOperate equipment such as pumps for air, water and mud, and equipment and tools used to correct problems boringsCarry out minor maintenance and repairs, including lubrication and cleaningPerform other duties as assignedYour Capabilities and Credentials:At least 21 years old or older due to interstate driving regulationAbility to communicate via emailMechanical skills preferredClass A CDL license preferred but not requiredMust be able to obtain DOT medical card and will be subject to ongoing and random drug screeningMust pass company background checks including drug screenMust have an excellent driving record within company standardsEducation and Experience: One year experience preferred, High School DiplomaPosition will work extensively in field setting in all weather conditions and the work is generally physically demanding. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.