Driller/Equipment Operator

Olympus Technical Services, Inc., an employee-owned environmental services firm specializing in hazardous waste site remediation, mine reclamation, environmental engineering, and emergency spill response is seeking a part-time/on call Environmental Driller and Equipment Operator to support our growing drilling program.

FUNCTIONS

- Operation of a Geoprobe 7800 direct push drill rig;

- Advancement of soil borings and installation of monitoring wells;

- Drive medium to heavy duty trucks to various job sites as directed by supervisor;

- Load drilling, sampling and well installation tools and supplies onto trucks or drill rigs as directed by supervisor;

- Travel long distances while pulling trailers;

- Operation of macro-core and dual-tube sampling systems;

- Load injection tooling, hose, pumps and other equipment;

- Installation of remedial injection systems;

- Performs preventative maintenance tasks as assigned by supervisors and prepares documentation;

- Performs miscellaneous maintenance duties in field or shop as directed by supervisors;

- Mechanical ability to do minor repairs;

- Conduct pre-trip vehicle inspections;

- Set up control zones;

- Perform physical labor, shoveling, drilling debris, lifting hoses and transporting materials using ergonomically correct lifting techniques;

- Knowledge of safety policies and procedures;

- Maintain all certifications; and,

- Ability to occasionally be on call for emergency response operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

- High School Diploma or GED;

- One year of steady working experience as a driller in either environmental services, geotechnical, construction, or other drilling services;

- Ability to lift up to 80 pounds throughout the day;

- Mechanical capabilities;

- Able to think quickly while working in an ever-changing field environment;

- 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations (HAZWOPER) preferred, but not necessary for qualified individual;

- Possess valid driver's license and maintain clean driving record with no DUIs or other excessive or major violations;

- Must be able to pass a background check;

- Submit to and pass, without restrictions, a pre-placement physical exam and drug and alcohol screening, and random drug and alcohol screening; and,

- This is field position and requires travel to job sites throughout the region, Mon-Fri, primarily in Idaho. Emergency response services may require weekend travel.

COMPENSATION

- Hourly

- Overtime pay 1.5 times hourly wage

- Work Days are generally Monday - Friday.

- Per diem while traveling

Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

- On call

- Overtime

- Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

- Bonus pay

Work Location: In person