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Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Catawba Valley Engineering & Testing (CVET) is looking for a Geotechnical Drilling Assistant. This position will assist the driller/drill team with performing services related to Geotechnical Subsurface drilling into the earth to evaluate soil types and strength characteristics.

Duties:

Complete accurate and detailed boring logs and update existing logs as needed

Perform manual labor by assembling, operating, and disassembling equipment

Communicate daily with the driller and department manager

Clean trucks and drill rigs

Prepare equipment for upcoming projects

Requirements:

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent

Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Ability to follow directions from others and complete tasks as assigned

Proficiency in reading and comprehending simple instructions, detailed reports, short correspondence, and memos

Qualified candidates may be exposed to adverse conditions including extreme hot/cold temperatures, wet/humid conditions, and noisy conditions/environments requiring personal protection equipment (provided by CVET). Candidates must be physically able to lift up to 100 pounds during various work activities.

Qualified candidates must be available to work varied hours as well as be available for overtime as needed.

Preferred candidates should have prior experience as a drilling assistant, field/engineering technician, construction, or related experience. In addition, familiar with construction materials testing (CMT), geotechnical, and drilling.

It is the policy of Catawba Valley Engineering & Testing not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.