Lead Driller

Responsibilities

• Perform standard penetrometer testing operations including performing boring and Geoprobes.
• Operate Geoprobe unit for the collection of soil and Cone Penetrometer (CPT) data.
• Complete drilling operations by operating drill, including rotary, churn, and pneumatic; monitoring progress; adjusting bit weight and rotary speed; changing bit; removing debris; setting explosives; operate gasoline, diesel, electric, or stream draw works.
• Locate borings in the field.
• Record all required drilling data.
• Ability to safely advance borings of 200+ feet in depth.
• Ability to advance rock cores of 100+ feet.
• Ability to install groundwater monitoring wells and knowledge of local/state code requirements for installation and abandonment.
• Ability to install geotechnical instrumentation such as inclinometer casings, vibrating wire piezometers, etc.
• Keep supervisor informed of changing site conditions and/or additional testing requested on project sites.
• Report all project specific issues directly to the project manager and/or your supervisor.
• Perform drill rig and support truck maintenance - Reporting all repair and maintenance issues to your supervisor.
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems including those of electrical or hydraulic nature. Potentially perform complex repairs with a high level of knowledge of rigs and equipment.
• Safely and accurately load drill rig and support vehicle each day with supplies needed.
• Plan daily schedule to meet productivity goals set by your supervisor and/or department management.
• Promptly and accurately complete time sheets and field paperwork.
• Care for and clean assigned company vehicles and drilling equipment and any other assigned equipment. Notify supervisor of broken or missing equipment.
• Maintain professional behavior and quality standards.
• Train and mentor Drilling Helper and Drillers.
• Maintain safe, healthy, and environmentally sound work environment by following organization standards and legal regulations; preventing spillage' wearing personal protective equipment; storing and maintaining hazardous material.
• Willingness to work out of town and non-standard work schedules when required.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 10 years of related experience
• High school diploma or GED required
• Water Well Driller Licensure: Ability to achieve state water well driller licensure, depending on state requirements and need. Prior licensure is preferred.
• Commercial Driver's License: May be required depending on the needs of the office/subsidiary, but is preferred. If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required.
• Can perform hollow stem auger, mud rotary, and rock coring drilling techniques and has experience with advanced project requirements such as barge work, dams, 200 ft deep borings, etc.
• Excellent communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing)
• Dependable, self-motivated, responsible and detail-oriented
• Knowledge of GPS systems
• Strong knowledge and understanding of geotechnical and environmental drilling methods, and ability to interpret data
• Significant hands-on experience with drill rigs, push rigs, drilling procedures, and sampling methods
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with hydraulic system repairs
• Ability to work effectively with clients, peers and supervisors as well as independently
• Advanced proficiency with electronic devices such as phones, tablets, and laptops
• Increasing math skills to support assigned tasks and responsibilities
• Ability to read maps, follow directions, and interpret engineering and construction plans
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 85 pounds a number of times each day, stand for extended periods, and walk on uneven ground through various terrains.

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #148 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.