Drilling Assistant

LaBella Associates was established in 1978 and is a certified Great Place To Work. We are headquartered in Rochester, NY with offices across New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maine, Virginia, North and South Carolina, Alabama, and Madrid, Spain. This position is for the Ballston Spa, NY office. LaBella is a multi-disciplined architectural and engineering firm dedicated to client satisfaction through teamwork, respect, and trust. We provide services that take a project from start to finish—from an initial study to determine a project’s feasibility to construction administration and start up, and everything in between. 

We are currently hiring for experienced and entry level Driller's Assistants for environmental and geotechnical drilling projects.

Responsibilities:

• Assist lead driller with all drilling operations, including but not limited to, collection of soil and rock core samples, installation of monitoring wells and decommissioning wells.
• Assisting in maintenance of drill rigs, support vehicles and equipment.
• Loading and unloading supplies for daily drilling activities.
• Operation of miscellaneous equipment such as jackhammers, generators, pumps, pressure washers, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by the lead driller.

Requirements

• Some mechanical and electrical aptitude and desire to troubleshoot equipment a plus.
• Valid NYS driver license.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to regularly lift and move 80 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors assisting drill rig operations in all weather conditions year-round.
• Electrical, plumbing and construction experience a PLUS.
• 10 hr. and 40 hr. HAZWOPER training preferred but not required because we can provide training.
• OSHA 10 hr. or 30 hr. construction safety training preferred, but not required, we can provide training.
• Experience with operation of heavy equipment is a plus.

Salary Range: $19 - $21/hr.
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.

Benefits

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
• 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

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

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.