What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driller Assistant/Exploration Team Member I position at Terracon Consultants, Inc.?
Job Description
Terracon is embarking on an exciting new program to develop and grow our Exploration Team Members. We have created a partnership to offer a DOL approved apprenticeship program as a Construction Craft Laborer. In this role you will be on sites, working and observing under an approved and trained mentor – or journeyworker. We will provide a documented training program to ensure you learn all aspects of the role and set you up to grow in your career as an experienced Exploration Team Member (ETM), potentially leading your own crew in time.
This is a traveling position. You will be assigned to a home location, at this point we are open to locations, where your initial training will begin. Once the initial training is complete, you will be active in work at your home office and deployed as needed to work on projects across the US, having the opportunity to learn new skills, meet more of our outstanding ETM’s and experience new and exciting projects.
All this while being an employee owner at Terracon, where our commitment to safety is second to none, and we value each and every person we come in contact with – employees, clients and those in our communities.
This is an entry level position. No experience is required.
In time, as you move closer to being an ETM, you will perform subsurface exploration duties using conventional drilling or in-situ testing techniques. Drill methods may include auger drilling, mud rotary drilling, air rotary drilling, and diamond bit coring techniques. In-situ testing techniques may include cone penetration testing (CPT), pressure meter testing, and rock dilatometer testing. Work may also include the installation of instrumentation such as piezometers, monitor wells and inclinometers. As part of the apprenticeship program this role will also be involved in the installation and/or of steel test piles for solar project design. Work as part of a multiple person team on projects. ETMs will perform daily tasks including survey and locate drilling points; conduct site reconnaissance; load/unload tooling, materials and samples; classify soil and rock samples; perform routine maintenance and basic repairs on drilling equipment, prepare internal (daily field forms) and external (DOT Logs) paperwork.
Roles and responsibilities:
About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.
Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
Terracon is embarking on an exciting new program to develop and grow our Exploration Team Members. We have created a partnership to offer a DOL approved apprenticeship program as a Construction Craft Laborer. In this role you will be on sites, working and observing under an approved and trained mentor – or journeyworker. We will provide a documented training program to ensure you learn all aspects of the role and set you up to grow in your career as an experienced Exploration Team Member (ETM), potentially leading your own crew in time.
This is a traveling position. You will be assigned to a home location, at this point we are open to locations, where your initial training will begin. Once the initial training is complete, you will be active in work at your home office and deployed as needed to work on projects across the US, having the opportunity to learn new skills, meet more of our outstanding ETM’s and experience new and exciting projects.
All this while being an employee owner at Terracon, where our commitment to safety is second to none, and we value each and every person we come in contact with – employees, clients and those in our communities.
This is an entry level position. No experience is required.
In time, as you move closer to being an ETM, you will perform subsurface exploration duties using conventional drilling or in-situ testing techniques. Drill methods may include auger drilling, mud rotary drilling, air rotary drilling, and diamond bit coring techniques. In-situ testing techniques may include cone penetration testing (CPT), pressure meter testing, and rock dilatometer testing. Work may also include the installation of instrumentation such as piezometers, monitor wells and inclinometers. As part of the apprenticeship program this role will also be involved in the installation and/or of steel test piles for solar project design. Work as part of a multiple person team on projects. ETMs will perform daily tasks including survey and locate drilling points; conduct site reconnaissance; load/unload tooling, materials and samples; classify soil and rock samples; perform routine maintenance and basic repairs on drilling equipment, prepare internal (daily field forms) and external (DOT Logs) paperwork.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Load tooling and materials.
- Assist in drilling operations
- Assistant in solar pile driving or testing operations. 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 how to maintain equipment.
- Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
- Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Limited or no experience required
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
- Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within first 30 days of employment
About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.
Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
