Driller/Exploration Team Member II

Terracon; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Nashville seeks a motivated Exploration Team Member to perform subsurface exploration duties using conventional drilling and in-situ testing techniques. You will work with a small team on projects, handling drill rig operations, site reconnaissance, and instrumentation installation.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of related experience, with a valid driver’s license often preferred. Safety and quality are emphasized on every project.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in geotechnical or related field preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable history may be required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Drilling operations

Surveying

Equipment maintenance

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Geotechnical drill rig

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.