Driller II

Froehling & Robertson, Inc., (F&R) has been proudly engineering stability in the country since 1881. In addition to being one of the oldest independent testing/engineering companies, F&R is also a minority-owned business offering competitive compensation/benefits and a positive work environment designed around the philosophy of mutual respect for all! Our shared F&R/Employee values include:
Safe & Healthy Work Environment, Value & Respect for F&R Employees and Clients, Trustworthiness, Technical Excellence, Continuous Improvement, and Financial Success.

We're always on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals who are not afraid to get their boots and hard hats a little dirty from an honest day's work.

Come be a part of this talented and dedicated team.

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Who we are looking for:

This position will be responsible for performing subsurface field investigations, acting as a technical expert, and overseeing the rig crew in a variety of locations, ranging from interstate highways to remote and difficult-to-access locations. Responsibilities include SPTs, hollow-stem augers, mud-rotary drilling, rock coring, and pavement investigations under general supervision.

What you’ll be doing:

Including but not limited to:

• Performs site recons, chainsaw clearing, hand augers, SPT drilling, mud-rotary drilling, and rock coring
• Performs subsurface field investigations on routine projects and projects with mid-complexity
• Oversees and mentors Driller Helpers and Driller I’s to ensure safety and productivity standards are met.
• Uses GPS to log the location of trophies of a site’s boreholes and link it to other information about the worksite
• Follows all safety regulations
• Performs material inventory as needed/assigned
• Tracks daily work installed
• Inputs timesheets and expenses electronically
• Upholds F&R mission statement and Core Values in all aspects of work
• Other duties as assigned

What you need to have:

• 8+ years’ experience providing drilling services
• Experience with HSA, SPT, mud rotary, and/or rock coring highly desirable
• Demonstrates high proficiency in drilling techniques in primary area
• High School Degree or GED required
• State-issued well driller certification preferred
• Class B CDL required, Class A CDL preferred or able to obtain after employment
• Ability to problem solve, accessing roadblocks with poise and control
• Strong project or task management skills, including scheduling, execution and follow-up
• Should have basic math skills
• Good customer relations skills
• Must be punctual and dependable
• Must be able to write legibly
• Must have ability to follow instructions
• Must be willing to work on a team or independently when need be
• Must be willing to participate in and pass F&R’s pre‑employment screening including a background investigation, drug screening and driving record
• Ability to lift heaving tooling (approximately 50‑75 lbs) repetitively and perform laborious work daily
• Ability to continuously stand, walk, and bend
• Ability to frequently push, pull, and reach above shoulder
• Ability to occasionally squat, kneel, crawl and climb
• Ability to work outside in frequent changes of temperatures
• Ability to work in environments containing dust, fumes, and chemicals
• Ability to frequently drive to and from work sites, must have valid driver’s license with good‑standing driving record
• Ability to travel overnight (up to 65%)

In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:

• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and life
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Paid time off
• Company–observed paid holidays
• Short and long‑term disability coverage
• 401K retirement
• Company Cell Phone
• Usage of company vehicle when traveling to sites/labs, etc.

We extend equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin,((