Drill Technician
Company: American Engineering Testing Inc
Location: Sheridan
Posted on: May 1, 2025
Job Description:
Job Summary Under the direction of the Crew Drill lead,
operate/monitor rig equipment and support systems and perform
general drilling rig operations, maintenance, housekeeping duties
and material preservation activities in support of ongoing rig
operations keeping safety at the for front of all operations. This
critical role includes filling out boring logs to record drilling
information with soil sample identification and labeling in
real-time fashion on project sites.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Work with Drillers or Lead Drillers to set up and operate
drilling equipment.
- Support the execution of geotechnical investigations and soil
sampling.
- Review project instructions, and ensure all materials and
supplies are available for project completion.
- Maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements for sealing of
boreholes.
- Perform field testing and laboratory testing of concrete,
soils, bituminous, or masonry products.
- Perform quality assurance services on construction sites of
materials adhering to project specifications.
- Perform routine maintenance tasks on drilling equipment and CMT
equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment and report any
issues promptly to Drillers or Drill Leads.
- Assist in the collection, labeling, and transport of soil and
rock samples.
- Follow established procedures for proper storage and
documentation of collected samples.
- Prepare written field logs of borings, including judging,
documenting soil classifications, and apparent geologic
origin.
- Assist in site preparation activities, including marking
drilling locations and ensuring access for drilling equipment.
- Check in with Site Contact to review plans and specifications
of project work.
- Understand site activities for conducting field testing with
minimal disruption to work area, positioning yourself appropriately
on the job site.
- Record drilling and CMT data accurately, maintaining detailed
field information for reference and analysis.
- Collaborate with the project team to ensure data integrity and
quality control.
- Adhere to all safety guidelines and protocols during CMT and
drilling operations.
- Participate in safety meetings and proactively identify and
mitigate potential hazards.
- Maintain effective communication with project
stakeholders.
- Collaborate with team members to achieve project objectives
efficiently.
Reasonable accommodations or workable solutions may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential
functions.
Supervisory Responsibility None Qualifications and Education
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Class D Driver's License
- Insurable driving record and ability to obtain a medical
card.
- Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment.
- Willingness to work outdoors and in varying weather
conditions.
- Ability to travel up to 20% - 80% of work time including
overnight travel. Preferred Skills
- Class A or B Driver's License.
- Previous experience in a similar role, preferably as a CMT
Technician, Drill Assistant or in a related field. Pay Transparency
Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $22.00 and
$25.00 per hour based on skill set and experience. AET offers a
comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare benefits
including medical, dental, and vision, Flex Savings Plans, Health
Savings Accounts with employer contribution, 401(k) with company
match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), long term savings,
paid time off, parental leave, company paid life, disability and
identity theft, weekly pay, and professional development
opportunities. The selected candidate must be authorized to work
for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now
or in the future. Work Environment This job primarily operates
outdoors in all seasons and varying conditions.
Physical Demands
- Capable of the physical labor required including work at
hazardous waste sites, with personal protective equipment.
- Ability to:
- Frequently lift 30-60 pounds from the floor to 2 feet.
- Occasionally lift 60-100 pounds from the floor to 2 feet.
- Frequently carry 30-60 pounds for 10-30 feet.
- Occasionally carry 60-100 pounds for 10-30 feet.
- Stand 80% of the day (often on uneven surfaces).
- Move 80% of the day, with frequent bending and stooping. Other
Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time
with or without notice. Notice to Third Party Agencies: AET does
not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms.
Absent a signed Service Agreement by AET's Chief People Officer,
AET reserves the right to pursue and hire these candidates without
financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.
Compensation details: 22-25 Hourly Wage
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Keywords: American Engineering Testing Inc, Billings , Drill Technician, Professions , Sheridan, Montana
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