GHD
Environmental / Geotechnical Driller
26850 Haggerty Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48331
First seen by offpeak October 4, 2026
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Environmental / Geotechnical Driller – Detroit, MI
Put your drilling experience to work on a variety of environmental and geotechnical projects throughout Michigan and the Great Lakes region.
GHD is looking for an Environmental / Geotechnical Driller to join our growing drilling team in the Detroit area. You'll perform hands-on field work on environmental projects, including monitoring well and gas probe installation and in situ injection work, along with select geotechnical drilling projects.
If you have hands-on drilling experience, strong mechanical skills, enjoy working outdoors and are comfortable traveling to project sites, we'd like to hear from you.
What you'll do
- Perform environmental and geotechnical drilling operations
- Install environmental monitoring wells and gas probes
- Support in situ injection projects
- Perform drilling work on select geotechnical projects
- Operate drilling equipment safely in outdoor field environments
- Travel to project sites, including overnight travel as needed; travel expenses are covered
What we're looking for
- Relevant professional drilling experience
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Comfortable performing hands-on field work outdoors
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability and willingness to travel overnight
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving history
- CDL and Chauffeur's endorsement [confirm whether required at hire]
Experience that's a plus
- Environmental or geotechnical drilling experience
- Experience with Geoprobe 6600 or 7800 series track rigs or similar drilling equipment
- Monitoring well or gas probe installation experience
- Michigan driller license or drilling license in another state
GHD offers a professional and welcoming culture built around Teamwork, Respect, Safety and Integrity, along with hands-on experience, mentorship and training through GHD Business School.
Interested? Apply today.
As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
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