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Overview:
Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) is a nationwide leader in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Building Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope services.
Summary:
The Driller’s Helper is a key role, responsible for assisting the driller in the operation of drilling equipment to bore exploratory vertical holes into the earth to evaluate soil type and strength characteristics. The ideal candidate is a reliable, trustworthy individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment where collaboration and autonomy are valued.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensures that all testing equipment used is functioning properly, maintained as required by company and/or manufacturer's policy and that all calibrated equipment is within its calibration cycle
Ensures that project testing requirements are met and compliant with project specifications, requirements, and company policies or procedures
Assists the drill crew chief in performing drilling services and well installations by operating drilling equipment to bore exploratory vertical holes into the earth to evaluate soil type and strength characteristics
Operates misc. equipment such as pneumatic jackhammers for breaking of concrete and operation of water/steam pressure washers to wash the drilling equipment, rods, augers, bits, casings, trucks, and trailers
Performs manual labor by assembling and disassembling drilling equipment
Lawfully operates a commercial vehicle
Cleans trucks and drill rigs
Gets equipment together for that day’s projects
Assists Driller whenever necessary
Must be willing to travel within the state of Florida, if applicable
Locations may be local or require out-of-town travel; travel may be overnight or up to several days, larger or longer projects may require longer out-of-town stays.
Completes daily time and labor reports in accordance with company policy
Turns in required paperwork daily
Regular attendance is required
Must be flexible to changing schedules and hours to support business needs. Overnight and weekend schedules may be necessary to support business needs
Follows all company safety procedures and policies
Other duties may be assigned
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Required Qualifications:
Valid Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record (in accordance with our Driver’s License and Motor Vehicle Record Check Criteria)
Ability to pass a background check screening in accordance with Florida’s Jessica Lunsford Act (or equivalent state classification)
Ability to complete OSHA 40-hour class
Ability to obtain Certificate with 8-Hour Annual Refresher Course Certificate
Ability to read & write, including interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, as well as the ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients
Mathematical skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Reasoning ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form
Preferred Qualifications:
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
One to three years of prior drilling experience is preferred
Class A CDL Preferred
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
On average the workdays range from 7 - 12 hours. The driller’s primary duty is that of a laborer with extensive manual lifting and handling
The materials collections process (i.e. soils, concrete, asphalt, etc.) is repetitive in nature several times per hour
The manual lifting is performed individually and in tandem, when necessary, with the Head Driller or other driller’s helper(s)
The following equipment and products are lifted, carried, and manipulated: Steel drill rods, steel drill casings, steel augers, steel drill tip bits, and 50 lb. bags of sand, cement, and bentonite.; the rods, augers, casings, and drill tip bits weigh up to 100+ pounds
The weights manually lifted range from 0 to 200+ pounds. Weights in the 5 - 75-pound range are lifted frequently (From 33% up to 66% of the task period) with a frequency range of 10 – 35 repetitions per hour
Weights in the range of 25 – 200+ pounds (drill rods, hollow-stem auger bits, and casings) are lifted frequently (From 15% to 30% of the task period) with a range of 0 - 15 repetitions per hour, on average, with or without reasonable accommodation
Weights in the range of 25 – 200+ pounds (drill rods, hollow-stem auger bits, and casings) are lifted frequently (From 15% to 30% of the task period) with a range of 5 - 15 repetitions per hour, on average, with or without reasonable accommodation
Depending upon the location of the support truck(s) and trailer in proximity to the drill rig, the equipment and materials are manually lifted and carried/moved, ranging from a 0 to 75+ feet, on average, in walking distance, with or without reasonable accommodation
In addition to manual lifting, body motions and movements include bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, pulling, kneeling, and pushing; these body motions/movements are performed continuously (on average from 66% up to 100% of the task period) to perform the physical manual work tasks involved with the drilling operations and related tasks
This job is in Florida, with exposure to intense sun, intense heat, humidity, rain, thunderstorms, and other adverse weather conditions
Job site conditions may or may not be accessible by vehicle, including wetlands, swamps, grasslands, and fields with uneven surfaces, sand, brush, and other natural and man-made obstacles
This job is primarily and regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and construction sites where the noise level is usually moderate to loud
UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Affirmative Action Employer, and a Drug-Free Workplace. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
