Description
Geotechnical Driller
Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is searching for a Geotechnical Driller to join our Building & Construction team in our Kansas City, Kansas office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry!
The Driller role performs various drilling activities to obtain boring samples. Example activities include soil drilling, rock coring, sampling, classifications, in-situ testing, and monitoring well installation.
What you'll do:
- Investigates sub surface conditions
- Recognizes and identifies soil and rock types and material classifications
- Operates drilling equipment at shallow to moderate depths
- Identifies and locates utilities and other site safety concerns
- Responsible for drill rig transportation
- Trains and directs Drilling Assistants
- Communicates with Project teams
- Maintains record log of drilling activities
- Directs site inquiries from general public to the project team
- Identifies and coordinates daily work schedules at job site
- Loads and unload augers
- Prepares tooling and supplies for the day's tasks
- Assembles and disassembles augers
- Assists with the location of boring locations
- Retrieves and logs samples
- Cleans and maintains equipment
- Performs general site clean-up
What it takes to be successful in this role:
- HS Education or Equivalent (preferred)
- 2 or more years of geotechnical drilling experience required
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal & written communication
- Requires basic math skills
- Ability to receive work instructions and follow tasks
- Must be able to work off shifts and overtime
- Travel up to 25% of the time
- Valid Driver's License and reliable driving record required
- CDL required or the ability to attain
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift, move, push, and pull up to 50 pounds frequently. Occasionally, over 50 pounds with assistance
- Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, (hearing) and to make the discriminations in sound
- Ability to kneel and squat occasionally
- Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
- Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (hot and cold)
- Ability to climb occasionally
Why work for Intertek-PSI?
Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of assurance, testing, inspection, and consulting solutions in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing. Through these risk management and quality assurance services, we ensure the reliability, safety and performance of our client's new developments, existing assets, and facilities.
Intertek-PSI is a part of Intertek's Building and Construction division, a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions.
Intertek is a leading global provider of Total Quality Assurance services for a multitude of industries.
Through a comprehensive network of over 1,000 laboratories and offices situated in over 100 countries, Intertek provides innovative and tailored Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and Certification (ATIC) solutions for its clients' operations and supply chains. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. Learn more about Our History and What We Do.
Intertek is known for its client-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts, but it's more than just a global network of specialists—it's a community of individuals working together to bring quality, safety, and sustainability to life.
What we have to offer:
When Working with Intertek, you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement and more.
Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, all hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test.
Intertek believes that Our People are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.
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