Job Title: Field Technician - Driller
Job Description
Join our dynamic team as a Field Technician - Driller, where you will contribute to essential remediation projects involving earthwork construction services. You will work alongside at least one other person, focusing on sites with oil, gas, or contamination spills. Your role will involve utilizing auger-style drills, with most drilling activities conducted at depths less than 50 feet. Additionally, you will be responsible for writing detailed reports for each site. The position involves lifting up to 50 pounds of equipment during setup, operation, and teardown processes. Travel to and from the site is managed by the company, with potential overnight stays up to eight nights a month, primarily in the Midwest region.
Responsibilities
Assist in remediation projects involving earthwork construction services.
Utilize auger-style drills for drilling activities, typically less than 50 feet deep.
Write detailed reports for each site visited.
Lift and manage up to 50 pounds of equipment during setup, operation, and teardown.
Travel to various sites, with potential overnight stays up to eight nights a month.
Essential Skills
0-5 years of drilling experience.
Background in construction.
Ability to work with environmental drilling and general labor tasks.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Possession of a CDL is advantageous for direct employment.
Experience with farm or heavy equipment.
OSHA 40-hour Hazwoper certification.
Why Work Here?
This role offers an opportunity to grow within a company that recently expanded its operations to West Michigan, opening a new location for the Drilling Department in Cedar Springs. You will have the chance to travel across the Midwest, gaining valuable experience in diverse projects, while working closely with a dedicated manager who supports professional growth. The company is committed to developing its employees, offering training and growth opportunities, including obtaining a CDL and advancing to foreman positions.
Work Environment
The work environment is centered around the newly established West Michigan location, where the Drilling Department aims to enhance service delivery in the region. The team operates in a variety of construction-related projects, fostering a collaborative atmosphere. Employees will travel across the Midwest, primarily focusing on projects in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, and Indiana. The company encourages development and provides training, promising a supportive environment for career progression.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cedar Springs, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Cedar Springs,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 15, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
