Driller Assistant/Exploration Team Member I Job at Terracon Consultants, Inc.
Terracon is an employee-owned company in business for over 50-years providing geotechnical and environmental drilling and exploration services. Terracon has over 130 drill rigs and 200 Drilling Team Members making it one of the largest geotechnical and environmental drilling companies in the United States. Our size and strategic locations throughout the United States, provide employees opportunity for career growth and relocation to many areas of the country.
Exploration Team Members (ETMs) will 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. ETMs will 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:
- This is an entry level position. No experience is required.
- The employee will be expected perform following tasks:Load tooling and materials.
Assist in drilling operations and instrumentation and monitoring well installation.
Collect soil and rock samples and log field data.
Perform routine repairs and maintenance.
Perform basic surveying and site reconnaissance.
Drive a medium-duty truck and trailer.
Learn to inspect and how to maintain 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:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Limited or no experience required
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
- Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within first 30 days of employment.
Preferred Certification and Skills:
- Experience in diesel mechanics, welding, fabrication, heavy equipment operation, and construction.
- Valid Class A or B commercial driver’s license.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- geotechnical drilling: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
- CDL (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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