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Job Description

  Job TitleDRILLERLocationGrand Rapids, MichiganJob TypeFull-timeEducationHigh School/GEDDegree/ MajorYears Related Experience5+Certification/ Registration RequiredJob DescriptionSME is seeking a regular, full-time Driller.  This position will be based out of either our Kalamazoo or Grand Rapids, Michigan offices.Description of Position ResponsibilitiesWork with an assistant Driller to complete assignments using various drilling and sampling techniques, including lifting and other manual work as required. Must be able to lift 100-pounds; Drive the drill rig or semi-truck and trailer to project sites, which requires a Class A CDL with air brake endorsement; Promoting and adhering to safe work practices at all times for yourself, the assistant Driller and others while driving and working at project sites; Operating a drill rig to perform geotechnical borings from a few feet deep to more than 100 feet deep; Properly maintain the drill rigs and other necessary equipment; Troubleshooting and resolving drill rig and equipment problems; Performing work outdoors at project sites in a variety of weather conditions typical to Michigan; Working with traffic control subcontractors to SME when required for roadway work projects; Working safely and alert others to potential safety hazards. Wear appropriate personal protection equipment at job sites at all times; Traveling to and working out-of-town, overnight projects that are located away from your base of operations (sometimes for extended periods of time; Occasional overtime, weekend, and night work will be required to meet our clients needs; An excellent driving record and the ability to pass routine background checks and drug tests are required; and Working effectively as a team player to meet the needs of our internal and external clients.Technical Skills Required

• Work as part of a drilling team or crew. 
• Perform subsurface exploration duties using conventional drilling techniques, which may include auger drilling, mud rotary drilling, and/or diamond bit coring techniques. 
• Work also includes installation of instrumentation, piezometers and monitoring wells. 
• Coordination of work with drilling supervisors, engineers, geologist, project managers and utility locating services. 
• Maintain drilling supplies and equipment, including loading and unloading for shop storage or field use. 
• Evaluate potential maintenance requirements and coordinate with supervisor to have maintenance items addressed or completed on own. 
• Experience in auger, mud rotary and diamond bit rock coring techniques with various types of rotary drill rigs for split-spoon soil sampling, Shelby tube sampling, rock sampling, and installation of instrumentation, piezometers and monitoring wells. 
• Capable of reading plans, maps and schematics, along with being familiar with coordinate systems, in order to mark and/or locate points of interest in field on project related sites or alignments.

Preferred Behavioral TraitsMotivated Professional Honest Timely RespectSME is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran/military status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. SME is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.