Environmental Driller
Location: Livonia, Michigan
Country: United States
Category: Environmental
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm
Posted Date: November 2, 2026
Job ID: 653488
Job Description
Environmental / Geotechnical Driller - 653488
Location: Livonia, Michigan
Pay Range: $30-$40/hr + Overtime (based on experience; $40/hr for candidates with 10+ years of experience)
Work Hours: 10-12 hour days
Type of Employment: Permanent Hire
Benefits: Competitive Benefits Package. Hotel accommodations covered for overnight travel, plus $40/day per diem. 40-hour HAZWOPER certification paid for by the client before starting.
The Planet Group is currently seeking an Environmental / Geotechnical Driller for a growing company in the environmental and geotechnical engineering industry. Qualified candidates must have environmental or geotechnical drilling experience, including monitoring well installation, gas probe installation, in-situ injections, and geotechnical testing. Candidates must be comfortable working outdoors and traveling to project sites, including overnight stays. Apply now for immediate consideration.
Job Description
Our client is looking for an Environmental / Geotechnical Driller to join their growing 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, this opportunity offers significant potential for growth.
Responsibilities
- 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. Hotel accommodations and travel expenses are covered, along with a $40/day per diem.
- Environmental or geotechnical drilling experience.
- Experience with Geoprobe 6600 or 7800 series track rigs.
- Monitoring well or gas probe installation experience.
- Michigan driller license or drilling license in another state.
- 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 preferred (Chauffeur's endorsement can be obtained with client assistance).
- 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is a plus but not required. Client will pay for certification before starting.
The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation - connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, The Planet Group operates with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results - building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
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The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.