Driller Assistant/Exploration Team Member I

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking Exploration Team Members in St. Louis. This entry-level role involves subsurface exploration duties, assisting in drilling operations, and collecting samples. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and a valid driver's license. Join a company that values its employee-owners and offers comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Education Reimbursement

Bonus Programs

Qualifications

• Entry-level position; no experience required.
• Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform subsurface exploration duties using drilling techniques.
• Assist in drilling operations and collect soil and rock samples.
• Follow safety rules and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Safety Compliance

Basic Surveying

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Heavy Equipment Operation

Job description

Job Description

General Responsibilities:

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. ETMs will work as part of a team on projects and perform daily tasks including surveying and locating drilling points, conducting site reconnaissance, loading/unloading tooling, materials, and samples, classifying soil and rock samples, performing routine maintenance and repairs on drilling equipment, and preparing paperwork such as daily field forms and DOT logs.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• This is an entry-level position; no experience is required.
• The employee will be expected to perform the following tasks:
• Load tooling and materials.
• Assist in drilling operations, 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 maintain equipment.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning and report safety issues to management.
• Maintain 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 the first 30 days of employment.

Preferred Certifications and Skills:

• Experience in diesel mechanics, welding, fabrication, heavy equipment operation, and construction.
• Valid Class A or B commercial driver's license.

About Terracon

Terracon is a 100% employee-owned multidisciplinary consulting firm with over 7,000 employees across more than 180 locations nationwide. Since 1965, we have evolved into a successful firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Our growth is driven by talented employee-owners exceeding client expectations and advancing their careers through new opportunities.

Our vision, "Together, we are best at people," is reflected in our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, holidays, education reimbursement, and bonus programs.

EEO Statement

Terracon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or military status.