Posted 7 months ago
Geotechnical Driller
@ ConeTec Group
Prince George, British Columbia
Overview
Geotech Drilling, a ConeTec Group company, is hiring temporary Geotechnical Drillers to operate drill rigs and supervise a drill crew on geotechnical field projects across western Canada. The work covers coring, mud rotary, sonic drilling, SPTs, packer testing and installations, with pay of $34.00 to $45.00 per hour plus project bonuses.
Pay:
$34–$45 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Monitor drill instruments and hole returns
- Operate and troubleshoot drill and ancillary equipment
- Employ sampling techniques per client requirements
- Supervise drill assistant and crew for HSE compliance
- Maintain records and organize equipment and supplies
Requirements summary:
- 3-5 years geotechnical or environmental drilling experience
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence
- Mechanical ability to troubleshoot and repair small equipment
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Pass pre-employment drug and alcohol test
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-04-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Client sites, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Class 5 Driver's Licence |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus |
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ConeTec Group
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Full company description
ConeTec is a full-service geotechnical, geoenvironmental, and mining site investigation contractor. We provide geophysics, CPTu, in-situ testing, drilling, instrumentation, and final data reporting and analysis services. ConeTec has the largest fleet of modern, purpose built deployment equipment in the industry. All field investigations are performed by specially trained personnel and supported by experienced site investigation professionals in order to provide the highest quality site investigation. Our team of experts are dedicated to safe, quality, and efficient site investigations using the best people and equipment.
- LinkedIn followers
- 11,867
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 496
- Reported office locations
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- Business categories
- Civil Engineering
- Other recorded names
- ConeTec Group
- Specialties
- Cone Penetration Testing
- In-situ Testing
- Drilling and Sampling
- Geophysical Testing
- Data Management
- and Instrumentation and Monitoring
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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ConeTec is a full-service geotechnical, geoenvironmental, and mining site investigation contractor. We provide geophysics, CPTu, in-situ testing, drilling, instrumentation, and final data reporting and analysis services. ConeTec has the largest fleet of modern, purpose built deployment equipment in the industry. All field investigations are performed by specially trained personnel and supported by experienced site…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Civil Engineering |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Burnaby, BC |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | Cone Penetration TestingIn-situ TestingDrilling and SamplingGeophysical TestingData Managementand Instrumentation and Monitoring |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 32 |
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Company: Geotech Drilling
- A proud member of the ConeTec Group
Company Background and Culture
Geotech Drilling is a dynamic international drilling company headquartered in Prince George, with offices in Vernon, Surrey, BC, Airdrie, and Leduc, AB. Our strategy is to grow our company by developing our high-quality, advanced-stage project pipeline.
Geotech owns and operates state-of-the-art drilling equipment throughout western Canada. We are one of Canada's largest geotechnical, environmental and exploration drilling companies, with a fleet of over 70 site investigation platforms.
Geotech Drilling has joined ConeTec. As part of our integrated team, you'll harness the collective expertise, expanded resources, and cutting-edge testing capabilities that come with this exciting merger. Seize the opportunity to shape the future of geotechnical drilling with us
Join Our Team as a Geotechnical Driller!
Are you a skilled Geotechnical Driller looking to grow your career with a company that supports development and hands‑on learning? We’re looking for motivated drillers who are ready to expand their skill set and contribute to a variety of challenging geotechnical projects.
We are seeking candidates with experience in the following drilling methodologies and field activities:
- Geotechnical Heli
- Coring
- Mud Rotary
- Packer Testing
- SPTs (Standard Penetration Tests)
- Installations
- Sonic Drilling
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor instruments such as pressure gauges, feed or weight indicators as well as observe the volume, colour and consistency of the returns from the hole.
- Employ various sampling techniques according to project and client requirements.
- Record keeping as required/requested by the client and or Company.
- Operate and troubleshoot drill and ancillary equipment, including, but not limited to; trucks, support vehicles, pumps, heaters, compressors, mud re-circulation systems, etc.
- Supervise Drill Assistant and the drill crew to ensure compliance with HSE requirements.
- Ensure Driller Assistant maintains and organizes equipment, supplies and tooling for the drill rig and support vehicles.
Professional Experience / Qualifications
- Must maintain and possess a valid Class 5 Driver's Licence.
- Have 3-5 years experience in geotechnical or environmental drilling.
- Have the mechanical ability to troubleshoot and repair small equipment.
- Complete and pass a pre-employment drug & alcohol test.
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
Compensation
$34.00 - $45.00 per hour plus project specific bonuses.
Benefits from start of employment.
At Geotech, we pride ourselves in offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our employees have the opportunity for career and professional growth through development, education, and succession plan programs.
In addition, our compensation benefit package includes competitive salaries and vacation packages, Health and Insurance benefit program, and Retirement Savings Plan.
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