Environmental Driller

Environmental Driller/Geologist/Scientist (St. Charles, IL)

$22.00 to $28.00 per hour (flexible, based on experience)

Direct Push Analytical Corporation (DPA) is a Veteran owned small business established in 1996. Currently having two office locations (Lawrenceburg, IN and St. Charles, IL). We provide environmental sampling services for soil, ground water, and soil vapor with Geoprobe 7822DT, 66DT, 5400, and 54DT drill rigs to environmental consultants and more.

As a DPA Environmental Driller/Geologist/Scientist, you will be able to develop your knowledge of environmental drilling with a variety of drilling techniques, locations, and equipment. You will be trained by our DPA Team of managers and drillers with Geology and Environmental Science degrees and over 50 years of combined drilling experience.

• Class A CDL (Preferred but Flexible)
• 40 Hour OSHA Hazwoper / 8 Hour Hazwoper Refresher (Preferred but Flexible)
• Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training (Preferred)

• Perform drilling operations, sampling, well installation and abandonment tasks while adhering to all Direct Push Analytical Corp. safety plan, policies, and standards and the safety requirements set by our clients or location owners where we operate.
• Maintains record log of drilling activities.
• Works with onsite consultants for job prep, onsite partnership, post job completion as needed.
• Trains and directs Driller Helpers.
• Use required Personal Protective Equipment in accordance with DPA Safety policies.
• Assist loading and unloading tools and equipment from support vehicles.
• Mechanically inclined or ability/ familiarity with automotive tools such as sockets, end wrenches, voltmeter, etc.
• Maintains, cleans, and repair drill rig or equipment to ensure the highest operating condition.
• Perform surveying, site reconnaissance, and utility clearance tasks.
• Perform onsite Geological and/or Environmental technician tasks.
• Maintain certifications, if required.
• Proficiently operate all vehicles and equipment in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Problem-solving
• Complete all other tasks as instructed.

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or STEM.
• 2 years’ experience with drilling experience.
• Must be able to meet the physical labor demands of the job - including, but not limited to, carry 50-75 lbs. repeatedly without assistance, standing for long periods of time, kneeling, balance, and use hands to handle tools and controls.
• Willing to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Positive attitude and strong communication skills.
• Regional travel and the ability to stay out of town frequently.
• Must be able to work occasional weekends (Less than 10%)
• Must have or obtain 40-hour Hazmat training and maintain Hazwoper updates.
• Pass pre-employment drug screen, background check, and DOT physical.
• Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within first 30 days of employment.
• Valid driver’s license with willing and able to acquire Class A CDL.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Clean Driving Record and become comfortable pulling a trailer (will train)

• Monday to Friday
• Simple IRA (Company match up to 3%)
• 10 paid Holidays per year

• Drilling: 2 years (Preferred but flexible)

Saint Charles, IL:
Relocate before starting work (Required)

• St. Charles, IL or On the road

Direct Push Analytical (DPA) Corp. is a hydrogeological service company which provides direct push, Geoprobe® sampling of soil, soil vapor, and ground water, as well as injection of subsurface materials and the installation of ground water monitoring or soil vapor wells. We also offer High Resolution Site Characterization. We have Geoprobe equipment and licensed operators located at both of our two office locations.

Our Chicago Regional Office (Corporate HQ) is in St. Charles, Illinois and our Cincinnati Regional Office is in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, which allows us a broad area of coverage throughout the Midwest.

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