Driller/Exploration Team Member III

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.
• Work may also include the installation of 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

• Demonstrate an ability to problem solve and implement solutions on routine to moderately complex problems with guidance from management or other senior level ETMs.
• Operate a geotechnical drill rig to advance boreholes to all depths required in their region.
• Oversee a 2 or 3 man drill crew in all tasks associated with drilling operations.
• Be proficient in multiple drilling methods common to their region.
• Install instrumentation and monitoring wells.
• Perform routine repairs and maintenance.
• Perform surveying, site reconnaissance, and utility clearance tasks.
• Drive all forms of drilling equipment to and from project locations.
• Inspect and complete routine maintenance of equipment.
• Assist in project preparation and pre-task planning. 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

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3-years’ experience.
• Proficient in geotechnical and/or environmental drilling methods.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Many states require specific driller/well installation licensure. Where applicable, such licensure is required.
• Required Qualifications: Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within first 30 days of employment.

About Us

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.

About the Team

Innovation and hands-on practice come together in our geotechnical consulting services. We provide geotechnical services nationwide for a wide range of projects, drawing on six decades of historical geotechnical data, a fleet of more than 200 drill rigs, 140 accredited laboratories, and thousands of employees to quickly organize or capture site data wherever projects are located. From AI-supported solutions and predictive technologies to geophysics and traditional exploration, we deliver precision, value-added subsurface information and engineering and scientific expertise to solving our clients’ challenges and achieve their goals for project sustainability, quality, and efficiency.