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Drilling Assistant (Geotechnical)

Location

  • minneapolis, MN

Summary description:

Seeking Geotechnical Drilling Assistants to join our MN offices. The successful candidate will be encouraged to expand their skills and certifications through company provided training and mentoring.

Job description:

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

Preferred Experience (not required): • Previous geotechnical or related drilling experience desirable The successful candidate will be encouraged to expand their skills and certifications through company provided training and mentoring.

Eligibility factors:

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Required Skills: • A valid driver's license and good driving record required • Must have ability to obtain a valid CDL 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

Minnesota

Typical pay $51K – $77K/yr

Median pay: $64K/yr

What Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas typically earn in Minnesota — from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data (May 2025). It's the going rate for this line of work, not this employer's offer.

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