Geotechnical Driller at BFW | Marcum in Paducah, KY

Geotechnical Driller 

Paducah, KY 

Bring your drilling experience to a stable, growing engineering firm where safety, teamwork, and doing the job right matter. In this role, you’ll operate drilling equipment for geotechnical investigations, collect high-quality samples, and help keep field operations running smoothly—while supporting and guiding less experienced crew members.

Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing, Inc. is part of the Bacon Farmer Workman and Marcum family of companies. With 190+ employees across eleven offices, we deliver full-service engineering support—from planning and design through construction—for civil, structural, transportation, mechanical, and electrical projects.

 

We’re committed to a workplace where employees feel welcomed, supported, and able to grow. We invest in our people with the tools, training, and opportunities to build long-term careers.

 

Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain drilling rigs and equipment for geotechnical test borings.
• Collect and document soil and rock samples for analysis.
• Assure that all drilling functions, including quality control, quality assurance, and verification, are performed in accordance with the standard drilling methods, project specifications, and other contract documents.
• Responsible for safety procedures and following company guidelines.
• Lead and coordinate in-house drilling operations, including crew supervision, scheduling, and daily field execution
• Support a positive team environment by modeling professionalism, accountability, and respectful communication.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-4 years of geotechnical drilling experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with tools and heavy equipment.
• Valid Driver’s License required (CDL preferred).
• Ability to work in physically demanding outdoor environments.
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including overtime as needed.
• Must be able to lift 80+ lbs and perform labor-intensive tasks.

Benefits: 

• Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Coverage (employee coverage, employer paid)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance of $50,000
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance is available for employee and their dependents  
• Paid Medical Leave
• Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance 
• Generous Company Match 401 (k) program
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Paid Time Off
• Ten Paid Holidays

 

Job Type:  

• Full-time

 

By completing the online application, Applicant certifies that the information they have provided is true, complete, and correct. Applicant further understands that any information provided by the Applicant which is found to be false, incomplete, or misrepresented in any respect will be sufficient cause to (i) eliminate me from further consideration for employment, or (ii) may result in my immediate discharge from employment when it is discovered. 

Applicant expressly authorizes, without reservation, the employer, its representatives, employees, or agents to contact and obtain information from all references (Personal and Professional), employers, public agencies, licensing authorities, and educational institutions, and to otherwise verify the accuracy of all information provided by me in this application, resume, or any job interview. I hereby waive any and all rights and claims I may have regarding the employer, its agents, employees, or representatives, for seeking, gathering, and using truthful and non-defamatory information, in a lawful manner, in the employment process, and all other persons, corporations, or organizations for furnishing such information about me. 

 

I understand that the position I am applying for is at-will, meaning that either the Employer or I may terminate our relationship at any time, with or without cause, except as required by law. This application does not constitute an agreement or contract for employment for any specified period. I understand that no supervisor or representative of Employer is authorized to make any assurances to the contrary and that no implied written or oral agreements contrary to the foregoing express language are valid unless they are in writing and signed by the employer’s chief executive officer.

 

Applicant understands and acknowledges that, if hired, they will be required to provide proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States, and that federal immigration laws require me to complete an I-9 form for this purpose. 

 

Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing, Inc. and Marcum Engineering LLC are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetics, citizenship status, or any other legally protected basis.