Driller/Exploration Team Member II

Terracon; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking an Exploration Team Member to perform subsurface exploration duties, including drilling with multiple methods, CPT tests, and installation of monitoring wells. You will operate geotechnical equipment, supervise a two-person crew, and ensure safety and quality on-site.

This role requires a high school diploma and at least one year of experience, with a valid driver's license and ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of drilling or related field experience.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable history.
• Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Operate a geotechnical drill rig to advance shallow boreholes in soil.
• Oversee a 2-person drill crew in all tasks associated with drilling operations.
• Install instrumentation and monitoring wells.
• Perform routine repairs and maintenance.
• Perform basic surveying, site reconnaissance, and utility clearance tasks.
• Drive all forms of drilling equipment to project locations.
• Inspect and complete routine maintenance of equipment.
• Follow safety rules, pre-task planning, and report safety issues to management.
• Maintain quality standards on projects.

Skills

Geotechnical drilling

Drill rig operation

Team supervision

Instrumentation install

Site surveying

Maintenance

Recordkeeping

Education

High school diploma

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:

• The employee will be expected to perform the following tasks:
• o Operate a geotechnical drill rig to advance shallow boreholes in soil.
• o Oversee a 2-man drill crew in all tasks associated with drilling operations.
• o Install instrumentation and monitoring wells.
• o Perform routine repairs and maintenance.
• o Perform basic surveying, site reconnaissance, and utility clearance tasks
• o Drive all forms of drilling equipment to and from project locations.
• o Work to independently inspect and complete routine maintenance of 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.
• Minimum 1-year experience.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Many states require specific driller/well installation licensure. Where applicable, such licensure is required.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within first 30 days of employment.