Engineering Field Technician - Drilling Assistant
On-siteKansas City, Kansas, United States
Job Summary
Conduct drilling and sampling operations using hand-operated equipment while assisting in all phases of drilling activities. Open and reassemble sampling devices, perform routine equipment maintenance and repair, and support field surveying or other engineering tasks. Adhere to written corporate safety policies, including OSHA 10 Hour, CPR/First Aid, and defensive driving certifications, while maintaining a positive attitude and leading by example. Travel up to 75% of the time by car or plane, with variable schedules that may include weekends and overtime. Work in loud, outdoor environments with exposure to extreme weather conditions, handling heights and operating industry-specific instruments.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma
- Valid Driver's license
- Active DOT Medical certification or the ability to obtain this certification
- Safety training and certifications which may include, but are not limited to: OSHA 10 Hour, confined space, CPR/First Aid, defensive driving, and spotter's training; or the ability to obtain these certifications
- Ability to meet the assigned company's regulatory insurance requirements for owned autos determined through Motor Vehicle Record Check (MVR)
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
- Ability to write simple correspondence
- Ability to effectively present information
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to interpret and manipulate simple computer software programs
- Ability to utilize a tablet for purposes of documenting field inspections
- Ability to add and subtract two-digit number and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's
- Ability to perform these operations using unity of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one-or two-step instructions
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Frequent moderate physical effort
- Ability to occasionally stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds plus twisting motion
- Close vision
- Distance vision
- Color vision
- Peripheral vision
- Depth perception
- Ability to adjust focus
- Ability to handle heights
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
- Ability to write simple correspondence
- Ability to effectively present information
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to interpret and manipulate simple computer software programs
- Ability to utilize a tablet for purposes of documenting field inspections
- Ability to add and subtract two-digit number and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's
- Ability to perform these operations using unity of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one-or two-step instructions
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Frequent moderate physical effort
- Ability to occasionally stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds plus twisting motion
- Close vision
- Distance vision
- Color vision
- Peripheral vision
- Depth perception
- Ability to adjust focus
- Ability to handle heights
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
- Ability to write simple correspondence
- Ability to effectively present information
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to interpret and manipulate simple computer software programs
- Ability to utilize a tablet for purposes of documenting field inspections
- Ability to add and subtract two-digit number and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's
- Ability to perform these operations using unity of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one-or two-step instructions
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Frequent moderate physical effort
- Ability to occasionally stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds plus twisting motion
- Close vision
- Distance vision
- Color vision
- Peripheral vision
- Depth perception
- Ability to adjust focus
- Ability to handle heights
Desired Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering Environmental Science, Geology, Geography or a related field
- Preferred experience in engineering field inspections
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