Job Description

This individual will be in the field supporting the drill operator. The duties of the Construction Field Technician will be assisting the driller in moving and attaching augers along with handling soil sampling. This position will also include preventative maintenance making sure the drill rig is in working order.

Travel: a few days a week or M-F

Shift: M-F 10+ hour day shift

General Responsibilities:

All work should be followed by safety standards as described below. Perform subsurface exploration duties using conventional drilling or in-situ testing techniques. Drilling may include auger drilling, mud rotary drilling, air rotary, and diamond bit coring techniques. In-situ testing techniques may include cone penetration testing (CPT) and seismic cone penetration testing (SCPT) equipment, pressure meter, and other, related apparatus. Work also includes the installation of instrumentation, piezometers and monitor wells. Work as part of a multiple-person team on projects. Field locate required exploration points and determine elevations of points. Develop site reconnaissance information. Load soil samples, exploration tools, instrumentation/well installation tools, and supplies onto trucks or drill rigs. Prepare and review boring logs using the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS), basic standard rock classifications, and site description forms. Prepares United States (US) Department of Transportation (DOT) paperwork, as required. Provide input as to how to best perform exploration tasks. Report required maintenance to the supervisor and perform maintenance tasks as required.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

•\tFollow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.

•\tBe responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

•\tThis is an entry-level position designed to train the individual in the various aspects of becoming a driller/exploration team member including equipment maintenance (i.e. augers, bits, etc.), equipment operation, basic survey and leveling equipment, and general knowledge of reading civil plans.

•\tTrained in duties about test borings, CPT, and SCPT exploration, and/or installation of groundwater monitoring wells.

•\tActs as an assistant to the lead operator to help perform routine exploration tasks.

•\tDrives medium-duty trucks to various job sites.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 31, 2024.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.