GD - Sonic Driller Nor Cal

GD - Sonic Driller Nor Cal role at Sealaska

This position ensures Sonic drilling operations are executed in accordance with the drilling plan from implementation, completion and abandonment of drill sites. The Driller leads the crew, prepping equipment and site for operation, setup and breakdown of sites. Responsibilities include repetitive bending, lifting and climbing throughout the normal workday. The Driller promotes safety, reports hazards, incidents, accidents, or irregularities.

• Able to operate Sonic drilling rigs and related equipment safely and efficiently.
• Willing to travel and work out of town for stretches of 10–12 days.
• Experience in environmental and geotechnical drilling.
• Perform equipment setup, calibration, maintenance, and minor repairs.
• Conduct pre‑trip inspections and establish control zones.
• Follow all company and site‑specific safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Have a valid Class A (CDL) driver’s license.
• Must be willing to travel extensively and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift 30+ pounds throughout the day.
• Quality in passing yearly physical & random drug/alcohol tests.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including working in a team environment.
• Perform physical labor: shoveling, drilling debris, transporting materials using ergonomically correct lifting techniques.
• Requires ongoing repetitive motions (including but not limited to bending and twisting, and moving within confined space).
• Ability to withstand long periods of standing (field work involves time on feet for work day except for breaks and lunch period).
• Ability to work daily and weekly overtime doing physical labor (up to 12 hours per day).

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years environmental drilling experience with experience in Sonic Drilling.

The physical and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Walk, use hands to finger, handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bending or crouching; talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Bending or standing as necessary.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to maneuver in small areas.
• Ability to lift up 30+ pounds throughout the day.
• Required to wear protective and safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and hard hats.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to indoor and outdoor weather conditions and other elements prevalent at the time. Field work often includes uneven and slippery outdoor surfaces.

Driller positions at Gregg are classified as safety-sensitive and are subject to all applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, participation in random drug and alcohol testing, compliance with DOT physical requirements, and verification of eligibility through the DOT Clearinghouse
. In accordance with these regulations, Gregg requires feedback from previous employers regarding any prior accidents, failed drug or alcohol tests, or other relevant pre‑employment information related to safety-sensitive functions.

The noise level in the work environment is typical of machinery noise which can be distracting and loud  be exposed to dust, and fluctuation in outside temperatures.

This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified, as…