Driller Assistant/Exploration Team Member I

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid on-the-job training

Employee ownership

Clear advancement opportunities

Job summary

Terracon is looking for an Entry Level Drilling / Exploration Technician in Omaha, NE, offering year-round work and paid training. This position involves learning drilling fundamentals and assisting experienced professionals in the field while ensuring safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates are dependable, eager to learn, and have a high school diploma. The role includes regional travel with opportunities for advancement in a stable environment.

Qualifications

• Little to no prior experience required; training provided.
• Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within 30 days of hire.
• Willingness to travel for projects.

Responsibilities

• Train alongside experienced professionals while building skills.
• Learn drilling and exploration fundamentals, including equipment operation.
• Drive medium-duty trucks to job sites across the region.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Ability to work outdoors

Dependable

Safety-minded

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Responsibilities

Drilling / Exploration Technician (Entry Level)

Location: Omaha, NE + Regional Travel. Looking to start a hands‑on career with long‑term stability—not seasonal layoffs? Terracon offers year‑round work, paid training, and a clear path to advancement in a growing industry. If you enjoy working outdoors, learning technical skills, and being part of a safety‑focused team, this could be the opportunity for you.

Why Join Terracon?

We don’t just offer a job—we offer a career path:

• Stable, year‑round employment.
• Paid, on‑the‑job training—no prior drilling experience required.
• Clear advancement opportunities, including growing into a Team Leader role.
• Employee ownership—you share in the company’s success.
• Strong safety culture that prioritizes your well‑being.
• Opportunity to work on projects across Nebraska and beyond.
• Build specialized skills that are always in demand.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

As an Entry‑Level Drilling / Exploration Technician, you’ll train alongside experienced professionals while building skills that lead to a long‑term career:

• Work year‑round (not seasonal like landscaping, snow removal, or construction).
• Learn drilling and exploration fundamentals, including:
  • Equipment operation and maintenance (augers, bits, tooling).
  • Soil and rock testing methods.
  • Installation of groundwater monitoring wells.
  • Basics of reading civil and geotechnical plans.
• Assist the Lead Operator with daily field operations.
• Drive medium‑duty trucks to job sites across the region.
• Follow Terracon’s Safety‑First culture:
  • Participate in pre‑task planning.
  • Follow all safety standards and report concerns.
• Maintain quality standards on every project.
• Travel regionally and occasionally nationwide with per diem provided.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Little to no prior experience required—we’ll train you.
• Willingness to travel for projects.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to work outdoors and in varying weather conditions.
• Dependable, safety‑minded, and eager to learn.