Drillers Helper

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.

Duties

• 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.

Salary Range: $20-$22 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.

• 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.

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.

o   Flexible Work Schedule

o   Health/Dental Insurance

o   401k Plan with Employer Match

o   Short & Long Term Disability

o   Profit Sharing

o   Paid Time Off

o   Leadership Development Program

o   Fitness Reimbursement

o   Tuition Reimbursement

o   Referral Bonus Program

o   Wellness Program

o   Team Building Events

o   Community Service Events