Lead Driller - CLT
Charlotte, NC
Mid-Atlantic (SUMMIT) – Drilling /
Full-Time /
On-site
Overview:
UES Professional Solutions 29, Inc. (UES), formerly known as SUMMIT Engineering, Laboratory & Testing, Inc., has an opening in our Drilling Department. UES is a nationwide leader in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Building Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope.
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.
Build your future as a Lead Driller at SUMMIT Engineering, Laboratory & Testing, Inc., A UES Company. As one of the fastest growing engineering firms in the nation, we’re looking for bold new talent to grow along with us.
We believe in the value of hard work. If you’re known for your unmatched work ethic, reliability, and willingness to work in a team, you have the foundation needed to receive training and paid certifications.
Position Summary:
As a Lead Driller, you will be responsible for obtaining quality subsurface samples in a timely, efficient and safe manner as well as securing, caring for and then transporting samples to the laboratory while keeping accurate hand-written records of drilling and sampling efforts in the form of boring logs, specializing in both shallow and deep foundation investigations.
In addition, the purpose of this position is to be a crew leader, responsible for the care and safe use of company equipment, mentoring and training of junior staff and interacting with both project engineers and client representatives in a professional and positive manner.
Job Responsibilities
- Travel to various job sites in a company provided vehicle
- Perform drilling and bore exploratory vertical holes into the earth to evaluate soil types and strength characteristics
- Prepare equipment and supplies for each day’s drilling projects
- Drive rig and equipment with CDL License
- Inspect drill rig and roll-on carrier daily in general accordance with IFTA/DOT guidelines
- Perform routine maintenance on drill rig and roll-on carrier as needed, communicating extraordinary maintenance or repair needs to staff mechanic
- Operate roll-on carrier to transport drill rigs from site to site
- Operate hand-clearing equipment (chain saw, bush axe, etc.) as needed to gain entry to boring locations
- Operate ATV and Geoprobe drill rigs as needed
- Keep hand-written logs of each drilled boring
- Identify, secure and transport all samples obtained during drilling operations to company laboratory
- Mentor drilling helpers/assistants
- Meet footage goals set by Department Manager
- Cooperate with other members of the Geotechnical Department, adding to a safe and professional work environment
- May operate miscellaneous drilling equipment including rods, augers, etc.
- Have daily and professional communication with the Field Crews, Department Managers and clients
- Maintain clean trucks and equipment
- Complete accurate and detailed field logs and update existing logs as needed
- Perform manual labor by assembling, operating and disassembling equipment
- Follow safety procedures and protocols
- GIS Mapping
- Borehole layouts
- Piezometric water measurements
- Other duties as assigned
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
- Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions such as wet and/or humid environments, extreme cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments
- Ability to walk, stand, lift, pull, reach with hands and arms, use hands to grip and release tools and/or machine controls, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear
- Field work on outside construction sites involving long-term standing and repetitive motions
- The drilling process is a repetitive process, often repeated several times an hour. Extensive manual lifting and handling is required. Manual lifting is performed both individually and with assistance.
- Some overtime work may be required with workdays ranging from 8-12 hours
- Ability to read and interpret construction documents, accurately complete field testing paperwork and follow direction from others to complete tasks as assigned
- Ability to continuously perform body motions and movements including bending, twisting, reaching, pulling, pushing, stooping and kneeling during drilling operations and related tasks
- Ability to lift up to 100lbs.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Qualifications:
- Required: High School diploma or equivalent
- Required: Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record
- Required: Valid/active Commercial Driver’s License (Class B minimum)
- Required: Experience in Rock Coring
- Preferred: Experience in the operation of CPT equipment
- Preferred: North Carolina Well-Driller’s License – Class A
- Preferred: South Carolina Well-Driller’s License – Class B
- Preferred: OSHA 10-hour
- Skills:
- Ability to read, write and use technology including phone and computer
- Ability and willingness to provide excellent customer service to clients
- Ability to read and comprehend field instructions as prepared by Engineers
- Ability and willingness to efficiently and effectively communicate with Engineers throughout the drilling process
- Ability to perform hollow-stem auger, mud-rotary, and rock coring methods
- Ability to keep accurate field logs
- Ability to accurately obtain, identify, secure and transport samples during drilling operations
- Ability and willingness to safely operate company equipment and perform routine maintenance
- Ability and willingness to teach, mentor and transmit safe and accurate drilling skills to junior staff
- Ability and willingness to act professionally and hold others accountable to the same level of conduct
$20 - $22 an hour
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 80+ branches and nearly 4,000 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.
Check out our website: https://teamues.com/
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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.
