Driller Trainee

Ardaman & Associates, Inc., a subsidiary of Tetra Tech, is seeking a Driller Trainee to join our team in Baton Rouge. As a Driller Trainee, you will assist the crew chief in solid auger and rotary drilling techniques, helping to move, set up, and operate drill rigs and related equipment to drill test holes for geotechnical engineering studies.

• Assist in drilling operations, expediting field supplies, and performing duties at multiple job sites.
• Load and unload trucks, smoothly and quickly connect and disconnect the lower parts of the drill pipe, and catch samples of drilled cuttings for analysis.
• Clean and maintain equipment, help move drilling rig and equipment from site to site, and set up.
• Dig and clean mud pits and drains, assist with well development and pumping tests, and operate equipment such as pumps for air, water, and mud.
• Carry out minor maintenance and repairs, including lubrication and cleaning, and perform other duties as assigned.

• Experience preferred, but will train; mechanical skills preferred.
• Class A or Class B CDL license a plus; must be able to obtain DOT Medical Examiners Certificate or have current certificate prior to employment.
• Available to work overtime, out of town, and weekends as required to meet client schedules.
• Ability to lift drill steel and materials weighing up to 80 lbs.
• Must pass company background checks, including drug screen, and have an acceptable driving record within company standards.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, and much more. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value workplace diversity. We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.