Driller/Exploration Team Member II

Terracon • Akron, OH

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About The Position

Exploration Team Members perform subsurface exploration using conventional drilling or in-situ testing techniques. Drilling methods may include auger drilling, mud rotary drilling, air rotary drilling, and diamond bit coring. In-situ testing may include cone penetration testing (CPT), pressure meter testing, and rock dilatometer testing. The work may also include installing instrumentation such as piezometers, monitoring wells, and inclinometers. Team members work as part of a multi-person crew and perform field tasks including locating drilling points, site reconnaissance, handling tooling, materials, and samples, classifying soil and rock samples, maintaining and repairing drilling equipment, and completing field and DOT paperwork. The employee is expected to operate a geotechnical drill rig, oversee a two-person drill crew, drive drilling equipment to project locations, follow project safety requirements, participate in pre-task planning, report safety concerns, and maintain quality standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 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.

Nice To Haves

• Applicable driller or well-installation licensure; required in states where such licensure is mandated.

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 equipment repairs and maintenance, including independent inspection and routine maintenance.
• Perform basic surveying, site reconnaissance, and utility clearance tasks.
• Drive drilling equipment to and from project locations.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards on all projects.
• Participate in pre-task planning and report safety issues or concerns to management.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects.
• Locate drilling points, handle tooling, materials, and samples, classify soil and rock samples, and complete daily field forms and DOT logs.

What This Job Offers

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