Driller/Exploration Team Member II

Terracon-Consultants-In; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking Exploration Team Members (ETMs) to perform subsurface exploration using conventional drilling and in-situ testing techniques. Duties include drilling, CPT, installing piezometers, and collecting samples on project sites.

You will operate drill rigs, oversee a 2‑man crew, install monitoring wells, and perform routine maintenance while ensuring safety and quality on every project.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.
• Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within first 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Operate a geotechnical drill rig to advance shallow boreholes in soil.
• Oversee a two‑person drill crew in all tasks.
• Install instrumentation and monitoring wells.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and basic repairs.
• Conduct site reconnaissance and utility clearance tasks.
• Drive drilling equipment to project locations.
• Inspect and maintain equipment.
• Follow safety rules and report issues to management.
• Maintain quality standards on projects.

Skills

Drilling operations

Site reconnaissance

Safety compliance

Equipment maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Geotechnical drill rigs

Instrumentation setup (piezometers, monitor wells)

Survey 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

• The employee will be expected to perform the following tasks:
  • 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.
  • Perform basic surveying, site reconnaissance, and utility clearance tasks.
  • Drive all forms of drilling equipment to and from project locations.
  • 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.