Overview:

UES is a privately held, rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm with nearly six decades of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections and environmental consulting. With more than 3,800 professionals across 80+ branches in high growth markets in the U.S., UES consults on projects of all sizes for public and private clients in industries ranging from transportation and healthcare to commercial, residential, and education.

Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices. Our work includes public and private clients, as well as public-private partnerships, and consists of projects ranging from transportation and infrastructure to aviation and aerospace. Our engineers, geologists, certified inspectors, scientists, and drillers offer an unwavering commitment to excellence, approaching each project with the knowledge that precision, professionalism, and creative solutions are what drive success and cultivate enduring client relationships.

As UES continues to grow, it’s critical that we have a defined set of values that guide us like a north star. These values need to demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe. STRIVE stands for Safety, Teamwork, Responsiveness, Integrity, Value, and Excellence.

Summary

A Driller is responsible for operating drilling equipment to gather soil, rock, and other geological samples. The role involves preparing, setting up, and maintaining drilling rigs, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and collecting accurate data from drilling activities for construction, environmental, or geotechnical purposes.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain drilling rigs, ensuring all equipment is in proper working condition

• Set up drilling sites, including preparing materials, tools, and equipment

• Drill boreholes for various projects, including geotechnical, environmental, and construction sites

• Collect soil, rock, and groundwater samples for analysis

• Follow all safety regulations and best practices during drilling activities

• Record data and document daily activities, including drilling depth, samples, and site conditions

• Ensure equipment and site are clean and organized

• Assist in the transportation and setup of drilling rigs at various locations

• Perform routine maintenance on drilling equipment to ensure optimal performance

• Collaborate with engineers and other field staff to ensure accurate and efficient data collection

• Willing to travel within the state of Florida, if applicable

• Locations may be local or require out-of-town travel; travel may be overnight or up to several days, larger or longer projects may require longer out-of-town stays

• Completes daily time and labor reports in accordance with company policy

• Turns in required paperwork daily

• Regular attendance and flexibility to work changing schedules, including overnight or weekend shifts, to meet business needs.

• Other duties may be assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record (in accordance with our Driver’s License and Motor Vehicle Record Check Criteria)

• Ability to pass a background check screening in accordance with Florida’s Jessica Lunsford Act (or equivalent state classification)

• Previous experience in drilling or related field is preferred

• Valid CDL Driver's License Class A

• Ability to work in outdoor, physical demanding environments

• Strong knowledge of safety standards and regulations

• Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team

• Willingness to travel to different job sites

• Ability to work long hours and handle heavy equipments

• Ability to read & write, including interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, as well as the ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients

• Mathematical skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

• Reasoning ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form

Preferred Qualifications:

• OSHA 40HR HAZWOPER

• Experience with various types of drilling equipment

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• On average the workdays range from seven to twelve hours. The driller’s primary duty is that of a laborer with extensive manual lifting and handling

• The materials collections process (i.e. soils, concrete, asphalt, etc.) is repetitive in nature several times

• The manual lifting is performed individually and in tandem, when necessary, with the Head Driller or other driller’s helper(s)

• The following equipment and products are lifted, carried, and manipulated: Steel drill rods, steel drill casings, steel augers, steel drill tip bits, and fifty lbs. bags of sand, cement, and bentonite. The rods, augers, casings, and drill tip bits weigh up to one hundred plus lbs.

• The weights manually lifted range from zero to two hundred plus lbs. Weights in the five to seventy-five lbs. range are lifted frequently (From thirty-three percent up to sixty-six percent of the task period) with a frequency range of ten to thirty-five repetitions

• Weights in the range of twenty-five to two hundred plus lbs. (drill rods, hollow-stem auger bits, and casings) are lifted frequently (From fifteen percent to thirty percent of the task period) with a range of zero to fifteen repetitions on average, with or without reasonable accommodation

• Weights in the range of twenty-five to two hundred plus lbs. (drill rods, hollow-stem auger bits, and casings) are lifted frequently (From fifteen percent to thirty percent of the task period) with a range of five to fifteen repetitions on average, with or without reasonable accommodation

• Depending upon the location of the support truck(s) and trailer in proximity to the drill rig, the equipment and materials are manually lifted and carried/moved, ranging from a zero to seventy-five plus feet, on average, in walking distance, with or without reasonable accommodation

• In addition to manual lifting, body motions and movements include bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, pulling, kneeling, and pushing. These body motions/movements are performed continuously (on average from sixty-six percent up to one hundred percent of the task period) to perform the physical manual work tasks involved with the drilling operations and related tasks

• This job is in Florida, with exposure to intense sun, intense heat, humidity, rain, thunderstorms, and other adverse weather conditions

Who We Are:

UES provides essential engineering services for some of the most prominent and significant projects in the nation. Our team members, from our drillers to administrative staff, contribute directly to projects that transform communities. With some of the greatest talent in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope, we are committed to delivering groundbreaking solutions for our clients. At the core of our success is our team members who make it all possible. We know that the projects we deliver are only as good as our people, which is why we offer enriching opportunities for career growth at every level.

Growing in Excellence

As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group's Hot Firm list in 2021, UES is poised to lead our industry into the future. As we evolve from a one-man operation to a company spanning 75 branches and 3,500 employees, we’re looking for enthusiastic talent to launch their careers and grow along with us.

Why Work at UES?

We value the individual contributions of our employees, and we show this through providing great benefits. Please ask your recruiter what benefits plans apply to you.

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EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Universal Engineering Sciences is a Drug-Free Workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Team: Drilling

Work Type: Full-Time / Hourly

Location Type: onsite