Geotechnical Drill Assistant

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Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work.

We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

At Atlas, we're providing services that enable communities to flourish and thrive, and if you’re a Drill Assistant ready to drill borings to collect soil samples and committed to doing meaningful work, then this is your moment. Each morning you’ll load supplies, drive the 3/4-ton truck to the site to support the drill rig, spend the day drilling and logging soil samples, then return to the office to turn them in daily or weekly depending on location.

This rare opportunity offers a fast-paced, safety-first environment where you play a vital role on a small field team while learning a foundational real-world trade and gaining hands-on experience as an entry-level geologist logging and classifying soil and rock.
Join a dynamic, value-driven, client- and community-focused environment where your work creates a lasting positive impact for the people and communities we serve.

Loading/Unloading limited supplies each morning, then driving our 3/4-ton company truck to the project following the Drill Rig, where you will work all day drilling borings to collect soil samples for Engineering/Environmental reasons

Logging/recording the various soil from each boring/hole you drill while placing it in sample jars until the end of day

Then return to our office to turn them in for our Engineers daily when working in town, or weekly when working out of town.

Must have valid driver license with acceptable driving history. Class A CDL with Air Brakes is plus but not required

Must have an acceptable criminal history check (due to the nature of our clients)

Must be a "Safety Minded" individual that is able to follow company policies on safety, as well as be able to identify/avoid hazards as they arise/change in the field. Atlas is a drug free workplace

Must be able to read and interpret basic site plans, maps, etc. Must be able to read/follow instructions

Must be able to work in cold/hot climates (work is outside year-round)

Must be comfortable with driving 3/4-ton size trucks (F-250, Chevy 2500, Dodge 2500)

Must be able to lift and carry +50lbs several times per day

Must be able to work standing on asphalt or in muddy conditions for 10hrs per day

Must be able to work independently as part of a 2- or 3-man crew

The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:

Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.

Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave

Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.

Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.

Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our ‘quality of life’ core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.

Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external…