General Support Assistant – POOL
Position Overview
Shop and other general work to assist drill and seismic crews on tool fabrication, research drilling, seismic projects, and other as-needed projects. Travel is required. This is a temporary position that is limited to 999 hours per year. No benefits with temporary positions. $20.00 per hour.
Job Description
20% Maintenance/Shop Assistance: Assist in maintenance and upkeep of storage facilities, shop/work area, basic duties related to equipment fabrication, and other duties as directed by the supervisor.
20% General Field Work: Assist with a range of field needs. These may include but are not limited to earthquake station installation/maintenance/removal, collecting samples, transporting samples, locating sites for utility clearances, assist surveying sites, or other field duties as needed.
20% Seismic: Assist seismic crew on research seismic projects being conducted throughout Kansas and occasionally outside Kansas. Seismic field work involves placing sensors, laying cable, moving equipment with UTVs, working on a wide range of equipment (trucks, trailers, seismic sources, etc), assist experiments evaluating seismic tools/methods, help testing with drone data acquisition research, etc.
20% Drilling: Assist drilling projects being conducted throughout Kansas and possibly outside Kansas. Participate in maintenance of equipment and operation of vehicles. Load and unload various supplies needed for drilling projects such as cement, drill mud, drill stem, well casing, etc. Assist with set up and drilling of test wells, handle well casing and drill stem, and clean-up of drilling equipment, restoration of drill site at completion of project. Drive truck hauling water.
20% Data Collecting/Sampling: Collect core samples as directed by geologist in charge of research project. Assist in preparing and processing lithologic samples for use and storage, and may include assisting with pumping test and preparation of maps, tables, charts, records etc.
20% General Field Work: Assist with a range of field needs. These may include but are not limited to earthquake station installation/maintenance/removal, collecting samples, transporting samples, locating sites for utility clearances, assist surveying sites, or other field duties as needed.
20% Seismic: Assist seismic crew on research seismic projects being conducted throughout Kansas and occasionally outside Kansas. Seismic field work involves placing sensors, laying cable, moving equipment with UTVs, working on a wide range of equipment (trucks, trailers, seismic sources, etc), assist experiments evaluating seismic tools/methods, help testing with drone data acquisition research, etc.
20% Drilling: Assist drilling projects being conducted throughout Kansas and possibly outside Kansas. Participate in maintenance of equipment and operation of vehicles. Load and unload various supplies needed for drilling projects such as cement, drill mud, drill stem, well casing, etc. Assist with set up and drilling of test wells, handle well casing and drill stem, and clean-up of drilling equipment, restoration of drill site at completion of project. Drive truck hauling water.
20% Data Collecting/Sampling: Collect core samples as directed by geologist in charge of research project. Assist in preparing and processing lithologic samples for use and storage, and may include assisting with pumping test and preparation of maps, tables, charts, records etc.
Position Requirements
- Class "C" driver's license at onset of employment.
- Physical ability to repetitively lift heavy items such as cement sacks, etc., occasionally up to 60 pounds with or without accommodation.
- Willingness to work outdoors in typical Kansas summer and winter weather.
- Willingness to occasionally be away from Lawrence for a week to 10 days (never more than two weeks).
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency.
Preferred Qualifications
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in fieldwork such as drilling, surveying, farmhand, or construction.
- Experience with heavy vehicle maintenance and operation.
- Experience driving heavy trucks (>25,000 lbs) and vehicles pulling trailers.
- Previous experience working outdoors.
- Experience reflecting a value of safe work habits.
Additional Candidate Instructions
Complete the University of Kansas online application and upload:
Review of applications will begin on February 19th and continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.
- Cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications and position requirements.
- Resume.
- Contact information for two or more professional references with relationship to the references.
Review of applications will begin on February 19th and continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.
Contact Information to Applicants
Advertised Salary Range
$20 per hour
Work Schedule
Shop work is typically during business hours.
Fieldwork will be varied depending on projects.
Fieldwork will be varied depending on projects.
Application Review Begins
Monday February 19, 2024
Anticipated Start Date
Tuesday March 11, 2025