Driller

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Full Time Manual Labor Rapid City, SD, US

Salary Range: $26.00 To $29.00 Hourly

At American Engineering Testing (AET), we believe that people are the heart of innovation. We create an environment that values teamwork, curiosity, and continuous improvement while delivering innovative engineering and consulting solutions. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we deliver comprehensive testing, analysis, and design to reduce uncertainty in construction projects and offer rewarding work, exceptional training, and career development opportunities.

The Driller’smain function involves the independent operation of drilling equipment, ensuring execution of drilling operations. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in collecting high-quality soil and rock samples, contributing directly to the success of construction and engineering projects.

Reasonable accommodations or workable solutions may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Independently set up drilling equipment, ensuring proper assembly and calibration.
• Verify and adjust drilling parameters such as rotation speed, torque, and feed pressure based on project requirements.
• Execute drilling operations following project specifications and guidelines.
• Monitor and control drilling parameters throughout the operation to ensure accurate and efficient sample collection.
• Review project instructions, and ensure all materials and supplies are available for project completion.
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements for sealing of boreholes.
• Conduct regular pre-operational checks to assess the condition of drilling tools, machinery, supporting equipment, and safety devices.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks, including lubrication and replacement of worn components.
• Troubleshooting non-routine maintenance and repair. Promptly reporting any issues to Drill Lead or Drill Supervisor.
• Assess drilling sites and determine optimal locations for drilling.
• Ensure proper site preparation, including marking drilling locations and coordinating with other team members.
• Team with Drill Assistant or Drill Lead to document test boring locations and elevations.
• Assist Drill Assistant in the collection of soil and rock samples, including accurate labeling and documentation.
• Assist Drill Assistant in proper storage procedures for collected samples.
• Identify and troubleshoot technical issues that may arise during drilling operations.
• Collaborate with the team to address challenges and ensure the smooth progression of projects.
• Provide training and mentorship to Drill Assistants or less experienced Drillers.
• Foster a positive learning environment and promote continuous improvement within the team.
• Maintain effective communication with the drilling team and project stakeholders.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve project objectives efficiently.

• Adhere to all AET safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a safe work environment by identifying and reporting hazards, unsafe conditions, incidents, and near misses.
• Properly wear and utilize all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment.
• Participate in safety meetings, training programs, inspections, and other safety-related activities as required or assigned.
• Exercise stop-work authority when an imminent danger presents a risk of serious injury or death and immediately notify supervision.
• Demonstrate personal accountability for safety and actively promote a culture of safety through safe work practices, awareness, and collaboration.