Driller Assistant/Exploration Team Member I

Terracon•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

Exploration Team Members perform subsurface exploration using conventional drilling methods or in-situ testing techniques. Drilling methods may include auger drilling, mud rotary drilling, air rotary drilling, and diamond bit coring. In-situ techniques may include cone penetration testing (CPT), pressure meter testing, and rock dilatometer testing. Work may also include installing instrumentation such as piezometers, monitor wells, and inclinometers. Employees work as part of a multiple-person team on projects. Daily tasks include surveying and locating drilling points, conducting site reconnaissance, loading and unloading tooling, materials, and samples, classifying soil and rock samples, performing routine maintenance and basic repairs on drilling equipment, and preparing internal daily field forms and external DOT logs. This is an entry-level position; no experience is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
No experience is required; limited or no experience is needed.
Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within the first 30 days of employment.
A valid driver's license with an acceptable violation history may be required.

Responsibilities

Load tooling and materials.
Assist with drilling operations and the installation of instrumentation and monitoring wells.
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, guidelines, and standards for all projects.
Participate in pre-task planning.
Report safety issues or concerns to management.
Maintain quality standards on all projects.
Prepare internal daily field forms and external DOT logs.
Classify soil and rock samples.