Drilling Assitant, Geotechnical

Drilling Assistant, Geotechnical

What you will do:

• Assist driller in geotechnical drilling operations including auger handling, soil sampling, rock coring, and borehole back filling.
• Prepare and mobilize equipment for daily projects, ensuring all tools and materials are loaded and secured.
• Maintain accurate field logs and handle soil samples in accordance with project requirements.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of drill rigs, support vehicles, and related equipment.
• Ensure safe work practices by adhering to National Drilling Association safety guidelines and company standards.
• Support site set‑up and breakdown including transporting augers, sampling equipment, and securing rigs at the end of each day.
• Complete administrative tasks such as timesheets, expense reports, and required project documentation.
• Travel to project sites with occasional overnight stays; overtime and weekend work may be required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, which may include office, laboratory, or field support work during slower periods.
• Move materials weighing up to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 100 lbs.
• Traverse job sites having uneven terrain, slopes, confined spaces, or reinforced trenches.
• Position self to access tools and materials in various locations.
• Operate tools requiring fine motor skills.
• Ascend/descend into job site areas to complete inspections and data collection.
• Conduct visual assessments of task quality and job site safety.
• Remain in a stationary position for extended periods.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior drilling or heavy equipment experience preferred but not required; on‑job training provided.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform light to moderate equipment maintenance.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; ability to operate a motor vehicle is required.
• CDL Class A or B license preferred but not required.
• Ability to obtain a DOT Medical/Health Card within 30 days of employment.
• OSHA 40‑hour Hazmat, CPR, or First Aid certifications preferred (training available if not already certified).
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, One Drive, etc).
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work onsite at a WSB office as needed.
• General expectation of 45‑55 hours per week with potential evening or weekend assignments.
• Regular travel to project sites, including periodic overnight stays.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel daily within assigned territory.

Full‑time employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability, 401(k) with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part‑time employees can participate in the 401(k) plan and applicable earned paid leave.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WSB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e‑mail us at

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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