Entry-Level Driller Assistant & Exploration Team Member

Terracon; Niles (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon seeks an entry-level Exploration Team Member (ETM) to perform subsurface exploration using conventional drilling and in-situ testing techniques on projects in Michigan. Responsibilities include loading tooling, assisting drilling operations and monitoring well installation, and collecting soil and rock samples with field data logging.

You will also perform routine equipment maintenance, basic surveying, site reconnaissance, and drive a medium-duty truck.

Qualifications

• Entry level position, no experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.
• Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within first 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Load tooling and materials.
• Assist in drilling operations and instrumentation and monitoring well installation.
• Collect soil and rock samples and log field data.
• Perform routine repairs and maintenance.
• Perform basic surveying and site reconnaissance.
• Drive a medium-duty truck and trailer.
• Learn to inspect and maintain equipment.
• Follow safety rules and report any safety issues to management.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects.

Skills

Surveying basics

Site reconnaissance

Data logging

Manual labor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Medium-duty truck operation

Equipment maintenance tools

Job description

Terracon seeks an entry-level Exploration Team Member (ETM) to perform subsurface exploration using conventional drilling and in-situ testing techniques on projects in Michigan. Responsibilities include loading tooling, assisting drilling operations and monitoring well installation, and collecting soil and rock samples with field data logging.

You will also perform routine equipment maintenance, basic surveying, site reconnaissance, and drive a medium-duty truck.