CDL Driver​/Construction Laborer & Geotechnical Drill Helper

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates is a top-tier, multi-disciplined engineering firm with a demonstrated history of success for the past 30 years. Engineering News‑Record named us in the "Top 500 Design Firms in the Nation" for our continued rapid growth and success. Our achievements are driven by motivated employees who strive to make everyday count. We foster teamwork, reward ambition, and provide opportunities for professional advancement.

Hillis-Carnes Specialty Construction Group is actively seeking a CDL Driver/Construction Laborer and Geotechnical Drill Helper for our Woodbine, MD office. The position involves loading, transporting, and unloading drilling/construction equipment; assisting with general specialty geotechnical construction activities; operating drilling equipment; and supporting field drilling operations (hollow stem auger, casing advance, mud rotary, splitt spoon and shelby tube sampling, rock coring, and grout installation).

• Load, transport, and unload drilling and construction equipment.
• Assist in geotechnical construction activities, including soil nail/shotcrete, h‑pile, lagging, bracing, conventional underpinning, and deep foundations (micropiles, helical anchors).
• Support geotechnical drilling operations: hollow stem auger, casing advance, mud rotary, sampling, rock coring, and grout installation.
• Maintain safe working conditions and wear required health and safety equipment.
• Travel out of town for extended occasions when required.
• Lift heavy equipment and materials as needed.

• CDL Class A with a clean driving record.
• Must meet all pre‑employment screenings.
• Experience in operating drilling/construction equipment for loading and unloading.
• Reliable, motivated, with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Good mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Physically fit, capable of working in all weather conditions.
• Willing to travel to job sites off‑site for extended periods.

• 100% employer‑paid benefits (Long‑Term Disability, Basic Life, Employee Assistance Program).
• Health coverage with Health Savings Account option.
• Disability, 401(k) with company match.
• Generous compensation for employee referrals.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) shares.
• Sign‑on bonus: $200 after 90 days; $200 after one year of service.

Salary: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

We are proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.