Driller/Exploration Team Member II

General Responsibilities

• 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.
• Install instrumentation such as piezometers, monitor wells and inclinometers.
• Work as part of a multiple person team on projects.
• Perform daily tasks including: survey and locate drilling points; conduct site reconnaissance; load/unload tooling, materials and samples; classify soil and rock samples; perform routine maintenance and basic repairs on drilling equipment, prepare internal (daily field forms) and external (DOT Logs) paperwork.

Essential Roles And Responsibilities

• Operate a geotechnical drill rig to advance shallow boreholes in soil.
• Oversee a 2-man drill crew in all tasks associated with drilling operations.
• Install instrumentation and monitoring wells.
• Perform routine repairs and maintenance.
• Perform basic surveying, site reconnaissance, and utility clearance tasks.
• Drive all forms of drilling equipment to and from project locations.
• Work to independently inspect and complete routine maintenance of equipment.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects.
• Participate in pre-task planning.
• Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1-year experience.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within first 30 days of employment.
• When applicable, specific driller/well installation licensure required.

Preferred Certification and Skills

• Experience in In-Situ test methods Instrumentation Installation.
• Barge Drilling Angle Drilling Environmental Drilling Regional Drilling.
• Valid Class A or B commercial driver’s license.