Driller/Exploration Team Member II

Terracon • Oklahoma City, OK

7d

About The Position

Exploration Team Members perform subsurface exploration using conventional drilling and in-situ testing techniques. Drilling methods may include auger, mud rotary, air rotary, and diamond bit coring. In-situ testing may include cone penetration testing (CPT), pressure meter testing, and rock dilatometer testing. Work may also involve installing instrumentation such as piezometers, monitor wells, and inclinometers. Team members work on projects as part of a multiple-person team.

Daily work may 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 equipment repairs, and preparing internal daily field forms and external DOT logs. The role also includes overseeing a two-person drill crew and maintaining safety and quality standards on projects.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience.
• 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.
• Where applicable, the required driller or well-installation license.

Responsibilities

• Operate a geotechnical drill rig to advance shallow boreholes in soil.
• Oversee a two-person drill crew in tasks associated with drilling operations.
• Install instrumentation and monitoring wells.
• Perform routine repairs and maintenance on equipment.
• Independently inspect equipment and complete routine maintenance.
• Perform basic surveying, site reconnaissance, and utility clearance tasks.
• Drive drilling equipment to and from project locations.
• Survey and locate drilling points; load and unload tooling, materials, and samples; and classify soil and rock samples.
• Prepare daily field forms and DOT logs.
• Follow project safety rules, guidelines, and standards; participate in pre-task planning; and report safety issues or concerns to management.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED