{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8a11e0fe94174b57e7cb6fd1","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8a11e0fe94174b57e7cb6fd1","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8a11e0fe94174b57e7cb6fd1","title":"Drill Rig Operator","description":"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.\n\nWork as a part of a 2 person Drill Crew to perform test borings for new building and other structures.\n\nDrive, 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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nWe 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 flexable daily start/end times.\n\nGeoTek 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 www.geotekeng.com.\n\nJob Requirements\n\nAbility to be out of town on some overnights.\n\nAbility to work outdoors in all types of weather.\n\nGood mechanical aptitude.\n\nAbility to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis and occasionally lift\nand/or move up to 75 pounds.\n\nDrive DOT regulated vehicles to project sites, maintain driving logs and compliance with other DOT regulations. Ability to obtain Class B CDL necessary.\n\nPreference will be given to applicants with a Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), equipment repair, welding experience or previous drilling experience. 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This is a full time position with full benefits. Including 401K, Health, Dental, Disability Insurance, Paid Sick, Vacation and Holidays.\n\nWork as a part of a 2 person Drill Crew to perform test borings for new building and other structures.\n\nDrive, 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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nWe 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 flexable daily start/end times.\n\nGeoTek 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. 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