Driller/Exploration Team Member II

Terracon; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking Exploration Team Members in Virginia Beach, VA. The role involves performing subsurface exploration duties using a variety of drilling techniques and overseeing a drill crew.

Applicants must have a high school diploma and at least 1 year of experience. Responsibilities include routine maintenance of equipment and ensuring safety standards on site. A valid driver's license is necessary, and the ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within the first month of employment is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in exploration or drilling operations.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform subsurface exploration duties using various drilling techniques.
• Oversee a drill crew and monitor drilling operations.
• Conduct site reconnaissance and maintain equipment.

Skills

Subsurface exploration

Geotechnical drilling methods

Instrumentation installation

Site reconnaissance

Routine maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Geotechnical drill rig

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:

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1‑year experience.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
• Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within first 30 days of employment.