Traveling Driller Assistant/Exploration Team Member I

Terracon; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Construction Craft Laborer in an exciting apprenticeship program. This entry-level role offers the chance to work outdoors, gaining hands-on experience in subsurface exploration and drilling techniques. You'll be part of a dynamic team, learning essential skills while ensuring safety and quality on diverse projects. With a strong emphasis on employee ownership and development, this position provides a unique opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment. Embrace the chance to make a difference and advance your skills in a rewarding field.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Education Reimbursement

Bonus Programs

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; training provided.
• Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drilling operations and support solar pile driving.
• Conduct basic surveying and maintain equipment.
• Follow safety protocols and participate in pre-task planning.

Skills

Drilling Techniques

Site Reconnaissance

Material Handling

Basic Surveying

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Drilling Equipment

Medium-Duty Trucks

Job description

Job Description

Terracon is embarking on an exciting new program to develop and grow our Exploration Team Members. We have partnered to offer a DOL-approved apprenticeship program as a Construction Craft Laborer. In this role, you will be on sites, working and observing under an approved and trained mentor – or journeyworker. We will provide a documented training program to ensure you learn all aspects of the role and set you up to grow in your career as an experienced Exploration Team Member (ETM), potentially leading your own crew in time.

This is a traveling position. You will be assigned to a home location, where your initial training will begin. After training, you will be active in work at your home office and deployed as needed across the US, providing opportunities to learn new skills, meet other ETMs, and participate in diverse projects.

All this while being an employee-owner at Terracon, where safety is a top priority and we value each person we interact with – employees, clients, and communities.

This is an entry-level position. No experience is required.

As you progress towards becoming an ETM, your duties will include subsurface exploration using drilling or in-situ testing techniques, such as auger, mud rotary, air rotary, and diamond core drilling, as well as cone penetration testing, pressure meter testing, and rock dilatometer testing. You may also install instrumentation like piezometers, monitor wells, and inclinometers. The role may involve installing steel test piles for solar projects. You will work as part of a team, performing tasks like surveying, site reconnaissance, tooling and material handling, soil and rock sampling, equipment maintenance, and paperwork.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Load tooling and materials
• Assist in drilling operations
• Support solar pile driving or testing operations, collecting soil and rock samples and logging data
• Perform routine equipment repairs and maintenance
• Conduct basic surveying and site reconnaissance
• Drive medium-duty trucks and trailers
• Inspect and maintain equipment
• Follow safety protocols, participate in pre-task planning, and report safety issues
• Maintain quality standards on all projects

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• No prior experience required
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history
• Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within 30 days of employment

This role requires outdoor work in varying weather conditions, lifting at least 50 pounds, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, handling tools, reaching, climbing, balancing, and communicating. Work involves moving machinery in noisy environments and travel, including out-of-town assignments. Employees are subject to DOT drug testing and medical monitoring.

The salary range for this position is $21.00 to $29.25 per hour, adjusted based on location, qualifications, and experience.

About Terracon

Terracon is a 100% employee-owned multidisciplinary consulting firm with over 6,000 employees across more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, we have specialized in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services, driven by our talented employee-owners exceeding client expectations and advancing their careers.

Our vision, “Together, we are best at people,” is reflected in our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, holidays, education reimbursement, and bonus programs.

EEO Statement

Terracon is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or military status.