What You'll Do:
The Driller Helper supports geotechnical drilling operations by assisting with the setup, operation, and maintenance of drilling equipment while ensuring safe work practices on-site. This role involves handling materials, collecting samples, performing routine maintenance, and working closely with the Driller to ensure efficient and accurate subsurface investigations. The Driller Helper maintains a positive customer service attitude and demonstrates an understanding of ECS Core Values.
Responsibilities
- Assists with drilling operations, including borings and Geoprobe work
- Locates boring positions in the field using maps, plans, or GPS systems
- Records required drilling data accurately
- Reports project-specific issues to the Project Manager or Supervisor
- Performs routine maintenance on drill rigs and support trucks and reports repair needs
- Follows company safety procedures to maintain a safe work environment
- Loads drill rigs and support vehicles with necessary supplies each day
- Completes timesheets and field documentation promptly and accurately
- Cares for and cleans assigned company vehicles, drilling equipment, and other tools
- Maintains professional behavior and quality standards
- Works out of town and on non-standard schedules as required
- Performs other duties as assigned
What We're Looking For:
- High School diploma or GED required
- 0 years of related experience
- If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required
- OSHA 40 certification (preferred)
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to read maps, follow directions, and interpret engineering and construction plans
- Ability to interpret field data
- Basic mechanical aptitude
- Ability to work effectively under close supervision
- Hands-on experience with drill rigs, drilling procedures, and sampling methods (preferred)
- Ability to travel overnight as needed for project-related work
Military Qualificatons
- The following US Military ranks would qualify for this position:
Who We Are:
ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.
ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.