Geotechnical Driller

Geotechnical Driller - Tampa, Florida

Intertek, a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) and leading provider of quality and safety solutions, is actively seeking a Geotechnical Driller to join our Professional Services Industries Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team in Tampa, Florida
. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry.

Intertek's Building & Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project‑related assurance, testing, inspection, and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of your new developments, existing assets, and facilities.

Intertek-PSI is a leading U.S. based provider of assurance, testing, inspection, and consulting solutions in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.

The Geotechnical Driller is responsible for performing a variety of drilling activities to obtain boring samples. Examples include soil drilling, rock coring, sampling, classifications, in‑situ testing and monitoring well installation.

• Perform various drilling activities to obtain boring samples, including soil drilling, rock coring, sampling, classifications, in‑situ testing, and monitoring well installation.
• Investigate subsurface conditions.
• Evaluate sites for drill rig access requirements.
• Work in office laboratories and the field.
• Recognize and identify soil and rock types and material classifications.
• Operate drilling equipment at shallow to moderate depths.
• Identify and locate utilities and other site safety concerns.
• Manage drill rig transportation.
• Communicate with project teams.
• Maintain a record log of drilling activities.
• Direct site inquiries from the general public to the project team.
• Identify and coordinate daily work schedules at the job site.
• Load and unload augers, drill rods and other drilling equipment.
• Prepare tooling and supplies for the day's tasks.
• Assemble and disassemble augers/drill rods.
• Assist with the location of borings.
• Retrieve and log samples.
• Clean and maintain equipment.
• Perform site clean‑up.
• Adhere to safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety and the safety of others affected by your work.

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above‑defined duties.

• 2 years of geotechnical drilling experience required, including mud rotary drilling.
• May require a state or local drilling license.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal and written communication.
• Requires basic math skills.
• Ability to receive work instructions and follow tasks.
• Must be able to work off‑shifts and overtime.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record (required).

• Ability to lift, move, push, and pull up to 50 pounds frequently; occasionally over 50 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and discern sounds.
• Ability to kneel and squat occasionally.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (hot and cold).
• Ability to climb occasionally.

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job‑related duties. In addition to competitive compensation packages, benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation/sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement, and…