Driller/Exploration Team Member III

Terracon•Wichita, KS

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. Work may also involve installing instrumentation such as piezometers, monitor wells, and inclinometers. Team members work as part of a multi-person team on projects. Daily work includes 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. The role also includes operating geotechnical drill rigs, overseeing a two- or three-person drill crew, driving drilling equipment to and from project locations, and supporting project preparation and pre-task planning. Employees are expected to follow safety rules and standards, report safety concerns, and maintain project quality standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 3 years of experience.
Proficiency in geotechnical and/or environmental drilling methods.
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

Where applicable, required state-specific driller or well installation licensure.

Responsibilities

Solve routine to moderately complex problems and implement solutions with guidance from management or senior-level Exploration Team Members.
Operate a geotechnical drill rig to advance boreholes to the depths required in the region.
Oversee a two- or three-person drill crew in tasks associated with drilling operations.
Use multiple drilling methods common to the region.
Install instrumentation and monitoring wells.
Perform routine repairs and maintenance on drilling equipment.
Perform surveying, site reconnaissance, and utility clearance tasks.
Drive drilling equipment to and from project locations.
Inspect equipment and complete routine maintenance.
Assist with project preparation and pre-task planning.
Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards on projects; report safety issues or concerns to management.
Maintain quality standards on projects.
Load and unload tooling, materials, and samples; classify soil and rock samples; and prepare daily field forms and DOT Logs.