Driller Assistant/Exploration Team Member I

About the Role

Exploration Team Members (ETMs) perform subsurface exploration duties using conventional drilling or in-situ testing techniques. Drill methods may include auger drilling, mud rotary drilling, air rotary drilling, and diamond bit coring techniques. In-situ testing techniques may include cone penetration testing (CPT), pressure meter testing, and rock dilatometer testing. Work may also include the installation of instrumentation such as piezometers, monitor wells, and inclinometers.

Responsibilities

• Load tooling and materials.
• Assist in drilling operations, instrumentation, and monitoring well installation.
• Collect soil and rock samples and log field data.
• Perform routine repairs and maintenance on drilling equipment.
• Perform basic surveying and site reconnaissance.
• Drive a medium-duty truck and trailer.
• Learn to inspect and maintain equipment.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects; participate in pre-task planning.
• Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects.
• Work as part of a multiple-person team on projects.
• Perform daily tasks including surveying and locating drilling points, conducting site reconnaissance, loading/unloading tooling, materials, and samples, classifying soil and rock samples, and preparing internal (daily field forms) and external (DOT Logs) paperwork.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Limited or no experience required.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within the first 30 days of employment.