Driller/Exploration Team Member IV

General Responsibilities

Explore projects as part of a multiple person team. 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.

Operate a geotechnical drill rig to advance boreholes to all depths required in their region. Lead a 2 or 3 man drill crew and support their development in all tasks associated with drilling operations. Install instrumentation and monitoring wells. Perform routine repairs and maintenance. Drive all forms of drilling equipment to and from project locations. Inspect and complete routine maintenance of equipment. Support project preparation and pre-task planning. Train junior staff in drilling methods.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 5-years’ experience
• Proficient in geotechnical and/or environmental drilling methods
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required

Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Many states require specific driller/well installation licensure. Where applicable, such licensure is required.

Skills

• Problem solving
• Geotechnical and/or environmental drilling methods
• Drilling methods common to region
• Surveying
• Site reconnaissance
• Utility clearance tasks
• Routine maintenance and repairs
• Driving all forms of drilling equipment
• Training junior staff

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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EEO Statement

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.