Drilling Assistant (Geotechnical) – Cedar Rapids, IA – Braun Intertec – Cedar Rapids, IA

Braun Intertec is looking to hire a Drilling Assistant for our Geotechnical Drilling team in the Cedar Rapids, IA area.

Responsibilities:

Drilling

• Assist in all aspects of drilling operations while gaining experiences necessary to work with minimal direction
• Help in collection of data and samples in the field under the direction of the crew chief
• Return field samples labeled, organized and complete
• Forward the samples to the project manager and/or client

Maintenance

• Responsible for maintaining the tooling, equipment and support vehicle
• Assist in drill rig maintenance and repairs

Safety

• Responsible for promoting and adhering to a safe work practice
• Use required and approved personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing all functions

Department of Transportation

• Operate support vehicles in safe and lawful manner
• Maintain necessary documentation relating to the operation of commercial motor vehicles, if applicable

Required Skills:

• A valid driver’s license and good driving record required
• Must have ability to obtain a valid Class B license within 90 days
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on a regular basis
• Must be able to work in outdoors in all types of weather
• Must be available to travel up to 50% and on short notice
• Must be available for night and weekend work

Required Experience:

• Previous drilling experience desirable

The successful candidate will be encouraged to expand their skills and certifications through company provided training and mentoring. Braun Intertec offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, ESOP, PTO, and paid holidays.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Braun Intertec is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 – $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cedar Rapids, IA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• What are your hourly salary requirements?

Experience:

• Drilling: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Drivers License and a clean record? (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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