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Intertek Geotechnical Driller in Nashville, Tennessee
Geotechnical Driller
PSI, an Intertek company, is searching for a Geotechnical Driller to join our Building & Construction team in our Nashville, TN office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry!
The Driller role performs various drilling activities to obtain boring samples. Example activities include soil drilling, rock coring, sampling, classifications, in-situ testing, and monitoring well installation.
What you’ll do:
Investigates sub surface conditions
Recognizes and identifies soil and rock types and material classifications
Operates drilling equipment at shallow to moderate depths
Identifies and locates utilities and other site safety concerns
Responsible for drill rig transportation
Trains and directs Drilling Assistants
Communicates with Project teams
Maintains record log of drilling activities
Directs site inquiries from general public to the project team
Identifies and coordinates daily work schedules at job site
Loads and unload augers
Prepares tooling and supplies for the day’s tasks
Assembles and disassembles augers
Assists with the location of boring locations
Retrieves and logs samples
Cleans and maintains equipment
Performs general site clean-up
What it takes to be successful in this role:
HS Education or Equivalent (preferred)
1 or more years of geotechnical drilling experience required
Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal & written communication
Requires basic math skills
Ability to receive work instructions and follow tasks
Must be able to work off shifts and overtime
Travel up to 50% of the time
Valid Driver’s License and reliable driving record (required)
CDL required or the ability to attain
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift, move, push, and pull up to 50 pounds frequently. Occasionally, over 50 pounds with assistance
Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, (hearing) and to make the discriminations in sound
Ability to kneel and squat occasionally
Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (hot and cold)
Ability to climb occasionally
Why work at Intertek?
PSI, an Intertek Company, is a leading provider of ATIC (Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification) Services. We are ranked #15 on the 2020 ENR list of Top 500 Design Firms, and are able to provide the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry with a full suite of capabilities both in the lab and on-site. From testing, inspection and certification services to building sciences solutions, the company delivers Total Quality Assurance to the built environment.
Intertek is a world leader in the $250 billion Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. Learn more about Our History (https://intertek-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/www-intertek-com/media/investors/2017/intertek-history-480p.mp4) and What We Do (https://www.intertek.com/what-we-do/) .
Intertek is committed to a safe work environment for our employees and clients. Learn more about our COVID-19 Policy (https://www.intertek.com/about/update-on-COVID-19/) .
What we have to offer:
When Working with Intertek (https://www.intertek.com/careers/north-america/working-with-intertek/) , you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement and more.
Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, all hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test.
Intertek believes that Our People (https://d95zk70sfear3.cloudfront.net/intranet-intertek-com/media/stories/2017/our-people-480p.mp4) are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.intertek.com/careers/eeo-diversity/) and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeoc.data@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.