Driller's Helper
Gainesville, FL
North Florida – Drilling /
Full-Time /
On-site
Dig into your new career as a Driller Helper at Universal Engineering Sciences.
No experience? No problem! We believe in the value of hard work. If you are known for your unmatched work ethic, reliability, and willingness to work in a team, you have the foundation needed to receive paid on-the-job training.
Curious what it takes to be a driller? This could be a day in the life of your next career.
Overview
Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) is a nationwide leader in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Building Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building
Envelope services.
Summary
The Driller’s Helper is a key role, responsible for assisting the driller in the operation of drilling equipment to bore exploratory vertical holes into the earth to evaluate soil type and strength characteristics. The ideal candidate is a
reliable, trustworthy individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment where collaboration and autonomy are valued.
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 job functions.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- On average the workdays range from 7 - 12 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 per hour
- 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 50 lbs. bags of sand, cement, and bentonite.; the rods, augers, casings, and drill tip bits weigh up to 100+ lbs.
- The weights manually lifted range from 0 to 200+ lbs. Weights in the 5 - 75 lbs. range are lifted frequently (From 33% up to 66% of the task period) with a frequency range of 10 – 35 repetitions per hour
- Weights in the range of 25 – 200+ lbs. (drill rods, hollow-stem auger bits, and casings) are lifted frequently (From 15% to 30% of the task period) with a range of 0 - 15 repetitions per hour, on average, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Weights in the range of 25 – 200+ lbs. (drill rods, hollow-stem auger bits, and casings) are lifted frequently (From 15% to 30% of the task period) with a range of 5 - 15 repetitions per hour, 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 0 to 75+ 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 66% up to 100% 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
- Job site conditions may or may not be accessible by vehicle, including wetlands, swamps, grasslands, and fields with uneven surfaces, sand, brush, and other natural and man-made obstacles
- This job is primarily and regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and construction sites where the noise level is usually moderate to loud
Preferred 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 (equivalent state classification)
- Ability to complete OSHA 40-hour class
- Ability to obtain Certificate with 8-Hour Annual Refresher Course Certificate
- 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:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
- One to three years of prior drilling experience is preferred
- Class A CDL Preferred
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 73 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. Click here to see how we support our people in and out of the workplace at UES. To learn more about our competitive benefits please ask your UES recruiter.
Check out our website: teamues.com
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Universal Engineering Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drugfree Workplace.
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.
