Layne Geotechnical Driller

1 month ago

Commerce City, Colorado, United States Layne Christensen Company Full time
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General Summary

Layne is seeking a qualified Geotechnical Driller responsible for operating a hollow stem auger and rotary drill for geotechnical sampling (split spoon, Shelby tubes, etc.), installation of monitoring water wells, extraction wells, water sampling, sediment sampling, pump tests, and well abandonments.

Essential Job Accountabilities
  • Responsible for loading and mobilizing equipment to project site
  • Responsible for leading drilling operations and instrumentation and monitoring well installation.
  • Collect soil and rock samples and log field data for geotechnical testing.
  • Perform basic site reconnaissance.
  • Drive a medium-duty truck and trailer.
  • Learn to inspect and how to maintain equipment.
  • Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects.
  • Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to project management team.
  • Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
Education
  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience
Certification
  • Mud School certification preferred
  • State Drillers License preferred
  • HSA and Coring experience required
  • Ability to travel away from home for up to 2 weeks at a time
  • Must possess or be able to attain a Class A CDL
Work Experience
  • Prefer 3 to 5 years of experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Mechanical/Welding Aptitude
  • Ability to operate all drilling associated equipment (backhoe, forklift, etc.)
  • Ability to follow instructions and implement standard operating procedures
  • Ability to direct self and 1 to 2 others
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Willingness to travel and work outdoors
Additional Requirements/Skills

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
  • The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a small hand tools.
  • The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
  • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 70 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
  • Ability and willingness to abide by the Company's Code of Conduct on a daily basis
Our Benefits at a Glance:

Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

Hourly employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees. Employees can also opt into a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.

Projects with joint-venture agreements (JVs), benefits will be governed by those agreements. For positions covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBAs), the benefits will be governed by the applicable CBA.

Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Hourly Wage Range:
Hourly: $27.00 $35.00
Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors. Collective Bargaining Agreements will govern as applicable.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.

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