Geotechnical Driller/Exploration Team Member IV
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Engineering
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Geotechnical Driller / Exploration Team Member IV
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Exploration Team Members (ETMs) will 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 techniques. In-situ testing methods may include cone penetration testing (CPT), pressure meter testing, and rock dilatometer testing. Work may also involve installation of instrumentation such as piezometers, monitor wells, and inclinometers.
ETMs work as part of a multi‑person team on projects, performing tasks such as surveying drilling points, conducting site reconnaissance, loading/unloading tooling and materials, classifying soil and rock samples, performing routine maintenance and basic repairs on drilling equipment, and preparing internal (daily field forms) and external (DOT logs) paperwork.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Demonstrate ability to problem solve and implement solutions on moderately to very complex problems with guidance from management or senior‑level ETMs.
- Operate a geotechnical drill rig to advance boreholes to all required depths in their region.
- Lead a 2–3 man drill crew and support their development in all tasks associated with drilling operations.
- Be proficient in all drilling methods common to their region.
- Install instrumentation and monitoring wells.
- Perform routine repairs and maintenance.
- Conduct surveying, site reconnaissance, and utility clearance tasks.
- Transport all forms of drilling equipment to and from project locations.
- Inspect and complete routine maintenance of equipment.
- Support project preparation and pre‑task planning.
- Train junior staff in drilling methods.
- Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre‑task planning and report any safety issues to management.
- Maintain quality standards on all projects.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience.
- Proficient in geotechnical and/or environmental drilling methods.
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
- Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within the first 30 days of employment.
- When applicable, required driller/well installation licensure.
- Experience in in‑situ test methods, instrumentation installation, barge drilling, angle drilling, and environmental drilling.
- Regional drilling licensure.
- Valid Class A or B commercial driver’s license.
Terracon is a 100 percent employee‑owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 7,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 180 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi‑discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services.
EEO StatementTerracon 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.
Seniority LevelMid‑Senior level
Employment TypeFull‑time
Job FunctionManagement and Manufacturing
IndustriesCivil Engineering
Location and SalaryTulsa, OK – $65,000.00–$ (8 months ago)
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