Driller

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Your Opportunity

You will assist the Driller (or Senior Driller) in solid stem and hollow stem auger drilling techniques, rock coring, mud rotary drilling, and other advancement techniques. You will work under the guidance of a Driller or other member of the drilling team, overseeing all components of the move, set up, and operation of drilling rigs and other related equipment. In addition, you will provide basic maintenance, both on the job site as well as when in the shop. You will operate equipment such as pumps for water and mud, as well as other equipment and tools used to correct problem borings.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Ability to lift drill steel and materials weighing up to 80 lbs.
• Label sample containers as directed
• Perform minor maintenance and repairs to drill rig
• Delivering field supplies
• Performs shop/yard duties at direction of management
• Load and unload trucks
• Bag or jar samples for analysis
• Install monitoring well casing and screens
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Move drilling rigs and equipment from site to site, set up in the new site
• Obtain drilling core samples
• Dig and clean mud pits and drains
• Develop well and perform pumping tests
• Operate equipment such as pumps for air, water and mud, and equipment and tools used to correct problems borings
• Work safely
• Perform other duties as assigned

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ability to communicate via email
• Mechanical skills preferred
• Class A CDL license required
• Must have a current DOT medical card and will be subject to ongoing and random drug screening
• Must pass company background checks including drug screen
• Must have an excellent driving record within company standards

Education and Experience

• Five or more years of experience preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Position will 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.

Pay Transparency:

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary:

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: United States | KY | Lexington

Organization: BC-1755 Water-US South

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Req ID: REQ2500025W