Drilling Apprentice
2 weeks ago
At SW Cole Engineering, Inc., we are seeking a highly skilled Drilling Apprentice - CDL A to join our team in Chicopee, MA.
This is a full-time position that requires a CDL Class A license and experience working with heavy equipment and operations.
The successful candidate will work as a Drilling Assistant to support the operation of a test boring rig with an experienced Driller.
Key responsibilities include:
- Safely assisting the driller with all aspects of drill rig operation and maintenance
- Performing soil boring and sampling, rock coring, measuring water levels, and installing monitoring wells
- Operating and maintaining heavy equipment, including drill rigs, medium-duty trucks, trailers, and ATVs
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be able to lift and carry heavy tooling and supplies up to 100 pounds, and work outdoors in all seasons and conditions.
Regular travel to short-term work sites throughout New England is required, with overnight stays on some weekdays.
We offer a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match.
Additionally, we provide paid holidays, short and long-term disability insurance, basic life insurance, and a monthly mobile phone stipend or a company-provided phone for business use.
Tuition reimbursement is also available.
We have three options for traveling between our office and job sites for field-based team members: using your own suitable vehicle and receiving compensation for your time and mileage, using one of our company trucks, or other arrangements.
Cole Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.