The Illinois State Geological Survey is hiring a Driller Laborer to operate and maintain a variety of equipment during geological exploration and soil testing. During periods where unable to conduct drilling, provide back up and support to PRI facilities group. Including equipment maintenance, office and equipment relocation, and conducting skilled manual work to support scientific research needs.
Please note before applying: This position is a traveling position that requires staying overnight in a hotel when on a drilling project, often staying in a hotel Monday through Thursday during much of the drilling season (approximately March – October). Most weeks travel to the drilling site occurs on Monday morning and travel back to Champaign occurs on Friday morning. Weekends home. This position requires a current/valid Illinois Commercial Driver’s License (Class A with airbrake AND tanker endorsements).
