Senior Driller

We are currently seeking an experienced Environmental Driller to support our environmental and geotechnical drilling programs throughout New York State. This full-time position requires a motivated, dependable individual with a strong background in environmental and geotechnical drilling operations. The ideal candidate will have experience with soil sampling, installation of various sizes of groundwater monitoring and recovery wells, rock coring, air and mud rotary drilling, and geotechnical drilling. Additional responsibilities include routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor mechanical repairs of drilling equipment.

Duties:

• Operate track-mounted drill rigs, including Geoprobe equipment.
• Perform soil sampling, subsurface investigations, and geotechnical drilling activities.
• Install groundwater monitoring wells, recovery wells, and other environmental well systems of various sizes.
• Perform rock coring, air rotary, mud rotary, and other drilling techniques.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor mechanical repairs of drilling rigs, tooling, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and operational issues with drilling equipment.
• Maintain drilling equipment, tooling, and support vehicles.
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in accordance with project specifications and applicable regulations.
• Maintain accurate field documentation and communicate effectively with project managers and field personnel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour construction safety training (preferred but not required).
• Welding experience.
• Experience operating heavy equipment, including excavators, skid steers, and similar machinery.
• Experience with groundwater monitoring, installation, environmental sampling, and remediation systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Minimum of at least 5 years of experience as a lead driller operating truck-mounted or track-mounted rotary drill rigs.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a clean driving record.
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Current 40-hour HAZWOPER training is preferred, but we will train the right person.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project locations as needed.
• Experience with environmental and/or geotechnical drilling operations.
• Ability to perform routine equipment maintenance and minor mechanical repairs.

Salary Range: $30.00 – $40.00 per hour The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Body, mind, and wallet - LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events

LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.