Driller/Exploration Team Member II (CDL Required)

Terracon; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking an Exploration Team Member in the Pittsburgh area to perform subsurface exploration using drilling and in-situ testing methods. You will work as part of a team to advance boreholes, install monitoring wells, and collect soil and rock samples.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least 1 year of experience, with a valid driver's license. DOT medical card may be required within the first 30 days of employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience minimum.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable history may be required.
• Licensure in drilling/well installation may be required where applicable.
• Ability to obtain DOT Medical Card within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate geotechnical drill rig to advance shallow boreholes in soil.
• Oversee a 2-man drill crew in all drilling tasks.
• Install instrumentation and monitoring wells.
• Perform routine repairs and maintenance on equipment.
• Conduct basic surveying and site reconnaissance; obtain utility clearances.

Skills

Geotechnical drilling

Surveying

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Drilling equipment

Instrumentation installation

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.