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Entry Level Technician Drilling
Job Location:
Job Location:
Springfield, VT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
15 August 2026 (19 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
12 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
OWN Inc. is an engineering firm that believes in the power of employee-ownership. Our talented team builds futures while helping shape the built environment across the country from our offices in Missouri Kansas and Arkansas. We serve the Private Development and Public Infrastructure markets with core offerings of Civil Engineering Land Surveying and Field Services. No matter the project or scope our clients enjoy problem-solving and service that goes beyond the expected.
We are looking for a Drilling Technician to join our Springfield MO team.
Responsibilities
Deliver the OWN Experience every day by focusing on what drives our successClients OWNers Safety Quality and Financial Health.
Operate drilling equipment including drill rigs and associated machinery following established safety protocols and operating procedures.
Perform drilling operations such as soil and rock sampling core drilling and installation of monitoring wells ensuring accurate and high-quality data collection.
Assist with the set-up and mobilization of drilling equipment and tools to project sites including assembling and disassembling drill rigs and preparing drilling fluids.
Conduct drilling activities in accordance with project plans and specifications under the guidance of a Drilling Supervisor or Project Manager.
Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting of drilling equipment ensuring proper functioning and identifying any repair or maintenance needs.
Collect and handle soil and rock samples properly labeling and packaging them for laboratory testing and analysis.
Assist in conducting in-situ tests such as standard penetration tests (SPT) or cone penetration tests (CPT) and record accurate test data for further analysis.
Follow strict safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment for yourself colleagues and other project personnel.
Maintain organized and accurate drilling logs documenting drilling progress equipment usage encountered subsurface conditions and other relevant information.
Collaborate with the geotechnical engineering team to provide support during field investigations including test pits borehole logging and instrumentation installations.
Adhere to environmental regulations and best practices ensuring proper containment and disposal of drilling waste materials.
Assist in site restoration activities including backfilling boreholes grading and reseeding to restore project sites to their original condition.
Participate in regular safety meetings training sessions and toolbox talks to enhance safety awareness and maintain compliance with industry standards.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent. Vocational training or certifications in drilling operations is preferred.
Previous experience as a Drilling Technician or similar role preferably in the geotechnical or environmental drilling field.
Knowledge of drilling techniques equipment and drilling fluids commonly used in geotechnical investigations.
Familiarity with drilling equipment operation maintenance and troubleshooting.
Basic understanding of soil and rock classification as well as drilling and sampling methods.
Strong commitment to safety adhering to safety protocols and guidelines at all times.
Ability to work in physically demanding conditions including lifting heavy equipment and materials and working in various weather conditions.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data collection recording and reporting.
Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Valid drivers license and a clean driving record.
Physical capacity requirement.
Willingness to travel to project sites and work overtime as required.
When you join us you can find your OWN way through:
1. Community. Giving of time treasures and talents to fulfill personal passions and show up in your community.
2. Empowerment. Our employees are given full reign and the trust to make decisions in the best interest of their clients and teams.
3. Flexibility. The freedom to be a professional. The freedom to be a person.
4. ESOP. Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is owned 100% by employees equitably a fact most employee-owned firms cant claim.
5. Having fun. Laughing jokes high fives celebrations we take our work seriously but not ourselves.
6. Teamwork. A sense of belonging learning from those around you and feeling like youre on the winning team.
It is the policy of OWN Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to their race age color physical handicap or disability military service record religion sex national origin or any other categorization protected by law and to promote the full realization of equal employment opportunity through a positive continuing program
OWN Inc. is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
We are growing our Survey team in Columbia, MO and looking for a Team Leader to help lead what’s next. This role is for someone who is already leading in...
