Drill Rig Operator

Overview

Earn up to $70,000 your first year. This is a full-time position with full benefits, including 401K, health, dental, disability insurance, paid sick, vacation and holidays.

Work as part of a 2 person Drill Crew to perform test borings for new buildings and other structures.

Drive, operate, maintain and repair drilling/probing equipment. The majority of our sites are located within a 200-mile radius of Sioux Falls. Some overnights will be required, but have averaged less than 4 nights per month. Per diem is provided if an overnight stay is required.

This position is a critical member of our team. Your work will support our engineers, geologists and other professional staff that analyze and report the test boring data. The data is used to provide recommendations for foundation support of new buildings, design of roads and bridges along with other earthen structures. We also use the data to evaluate the subsurface for contaminants.

We are looking for someone that shows up on time and does not mind working hard in all types of weather. You should have a mechanical aptitude and have experience or want to learn how to operate equipment. Work week is 40 hours per week plus available overtime hours, with flexible daily start/end times.

• Ability to be out of town on some overnights.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Drive DOT regulated vehicles to project sites, maintain driving logs and compliance with other DOT regulations. Ability to obtain Class B CDL necessary.
• Preference will be given to applicants with a Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), equipment repair, welding experience or previous drilling experience. We will train someone with the right attitude.

Geo Tek Engineering & Testing Services is the leader in our industry in the Sioux Falls area. We have been in business for over 36 years and specialize in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing, and Environmental/Industrial Hygiene Consulting. For more information, visit our website at