Driller/Exploration Team Member III

Terracon; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Connecticut is seeking Exploration Team Members to perform subsurface exploration using drilling and in-situ tests. You'll operate geotechnical drill rigs, advance boreholes, install monitoring wells, and collect soil and rock samples on project sites across the region.

You will work in a small crew, follow safety rules, complete field forms, and assist in planning tasks. A high school diploma and 3+ years' experience with drilling methods are required; a valid driver's license is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience.
• Proficient in geotechnical and/or environmental drilling methods.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate geotechnical drill rigs to advance boreholes as required in the region.
• Oversee a 2–3 person drill crew across drilling operations.
• Install instrumentation and monitoring wells.
• Perform routine maintenance on drilling equipment.
• Carry out surveying, site reconnaissance, and utility clearance tasks.
• Follow safety rules and report issues to management.

Skills

Problem solving

Driver's license

Surveying tasks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Geotechnical 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:
• Demonstrate an ability to problem solve and implement solutions on routine to moderately complex problems with guidance from management or other senior level ETMs. Operate a geotechnical drill rig to advance boreholes to all depths required in their region.
• Oversee a 2 or 3 man drill crew in all tasks associated with drilling operations.
• Be proficient in multiple drilling methods common to their region.
• Install instrumentation and monitoring wells.
• Perform routine repairs and maintenance.
• Perform 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.
• Assist in project preparation and pre-task planning.
• 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 3‑years’ experience.
• Proficient in geotechnical and/or environmental drilling methods.
• 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.