Driller Assistant/Exploration Team Member I

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon Consultants, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Exploration Team Member to support subsurface exploration tasks in the field. You will assist in drilling operations, collect soil and rock samples, and help monitor wells and instrumentation on project sites.

This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with limited or no prior experience acceptable. Training will cover safety rules, equipment inspection, and basic surveying across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Entry level position, no experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Limited or no experience also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• 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 maintain equipment.
• Follow safety rules and participate in pre-task planning.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects.

Skills

Safety rules

Site reconnaissance

Basic surveying

Equipment maintenance

Truck driving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Drilling equipment

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. 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.