Experienced Driller/Exploration Team Member III
Terracon · Lincoln, NE · 2 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
About the role
Build the Ground Beneath Tomorrow's Projects. Join our Exploration Team and operate drilling equipment, collect soil and rock samples, install monitoring instruments, and support geotechnical investigations on projects that shape communities.
Responsibilities
- Operate drilling equipment and geotechnical drill rigs
- Perform subsurface exploration activities, drilling, sampling, and subsurface exploration
- Collect, classify, and handle soil and rock samples
- Install monitoring wells, geotechnical instrumentation, and monitoring instruments
- Assist with geotechnical testing and instrumentation installation
- Operate and maintain drilling equipment and tooling
- Drive, inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot drilling equipment
- Perform site reconnaissance, surveying, utility locates, and project preparation
- Lead a 2‑3 person drill crew and support daily field operations
- Complete field documentation and work safely as part of a team
- Work safely, maintain quality standards, and participate in project planning
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3+ years of drilling or exploration experience
- Experience with geotechnical and/or environmental drilling methods
- Ability to lead field crews and work safely in a hands‑on outdoor environment
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within 30 days of hire
- State drilling or well installation licenses (where required) are a plus