LaBella Associates
Driller's Assistant
Location
Rochester, United States
Workplace
On-site
Employment
Full time
Seniority
Junior
Language
English
Posted
June 9, 2026
Last verified
June 10, 2026
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Driller's Assistant at LaBella Associates: Rochester, United States; On-site; Full time; Junior; Engineering, Manufacturing & Construction. JobGrid adds normalized role facts, source context, and a path to the employer application page so candidates can compare the listing before applying.
- Location and workplace: Rochester, United States, On-site
- Role classification: Engineering, Manufacturing & Construction, Full time, Junior
- Source freshness: checked by JobGrid on 2026-06-10.
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Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated and hardworking Driller’s Assistant to join our environmental and geotechnical drilling team. You will work alongside a Lead Driller to operate drilling rigs, collect soil and groundwater samples, and install monitoring equipment. This physical role requires outdoor field work, strong mechanics, and a commitment to strict safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Rig Setup & Operation: Assist the Lead Driller in mobilizing, positioning, and setting up hollow-stem auger and direct-push (Geoprobe) drilling rigs.
- Sampling & Logging: Handle down-hole tools to collect high-quality soil cores and groundwater samples using split-spoon and Shelby tube methods.
- Well Installation: Assist in constructing and installing groundwater monitoring wells, piezometers, and vapor pins.
- Decontamination: Execute meticulous cleaning protocols on all sampling tools and drill rods between boreholes to prevent cross-contamination.
- Maintenance & Repair: Perform daily preventative maintenance, greasing, and minor mechanical repairs on rigs, pumps, and support equipment.
- Site Restoration: Mix and pump bentonite grout to seal boreholes, and restore surfaces with asphalt or concrete patches.
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