Geotechnical Drilling Technician

STV

Last Updated: 8/29/2025 1:11:07 AM

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Current Days Open
161
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$42,392.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$56,523.00 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
139
First Seen
3/22/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$42,392.00 (Yearly)
8/29/2025
Highest Max Salary Seen
$56,523.00 (Yearly)
8/29/2025

Full Job Description

AEI, an STV Company, is looking for a Full-Time Geotechnical Drilling Technician out of our Glasgow, KY location. Responsibilities and Duties Perform drilling for routine soil sampling projects as well as more difficult drilling tasks including coring in deep overburden, casing installation, mud rotary drilling in excess of 100 feet and instrumentation installations. Perform shallow coring for foundation investigations with assistance of Geotech Driller. Responsible for the direction of the drill helper and training new drillers as needed. Limited operation of dozer to achieve access for drilling equipment. Perform routine maintenance on drilling equipment. Qualifications and Skills High School Diploma or equivalent Five (5) years' or more of experience performing geotechnical drilling. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and written to complete daily field reports and boring logs. Basic math is required for depths of borings and volume calculations. Ability to pull trailers in varying length up to 16 feet Class A CDL preferred Ability to lift 50 pounds 50 times per day. Occasionally required to lift 150 pounds (about once a week). Work will typically occur in all types of weather and around significant construction equipment with exposure to dirt, grease, oils, etc. Walking over various types of terrain is required such as low-lying swampy areas to mountainous, rugged terrain. Significant time spent bending or kneeling during each day. Most drilling operations require out of town stays Compensation Range: $42,392.00 - $56,523.00 Dont meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. STV offers the following benefits Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) Disability insurance Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment 401(k) Plan Retirement Counseling Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off (16 days) Paid Holidays (8 days) Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) Continuing Education Program Professional Licensure and Society Memberships STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STVs good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications. STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 60 offices and 3,200 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 35th in Engineering News-Records Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 11th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. Were also committed to delivering formative career experiences and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. In 2022, STV further reinforced this commitment by signing the Equity in Infrastructure Project (EIP) Pledge, becoming one of the first AEC firms to take action in expanding opportunities in infrastructure. Learn more atstvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more. STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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