Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Terracon•Raleigh, NC

12d

About The Position

Exploration Team Members perform subsurface exploration duties 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 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. The role also involves operating geotechnical drill rigs, overseeing drill crews, supporting project preparation and pre-task planning, and following project safety and quality standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 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

Applicable state driller or well-installation licensure; such licensure is required where applicable.

Responsibilities

Problem-solve and implement solutions to routine to moderately complex problems with guidance from management or senior-level Exploration Team Members.
Operate a geotechnical drill rig to advance boreholes to required depths 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.
Survey and locate drilling points, conduct site reconnaissance, and perform 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 all projects; participate in pre-task planning and report safety issues or concerns to management.
Maintain quality standards on all projects.
Load and unload tooling, materials, and samples; classify soil and rock samples; and prepare daily field forms and DOT Logs.