Driller/Exploration Team Member III

Terracon Consultants, Inc.
life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Tennessee, Nashville
5217 Linbar Dr Ste 309 (Show on map)
Apr 09, 2025
Job Description General Responsibilities: As a Driller III with Terracon you will perform subsurface exploration and soil sampling duties using auger drilling, mud rotary drilling, and diamond bit coring techniques. You will be in charge of two-person crews on projects requiring borings ranging to depths of 150 feet. Set piezometers and observation wells, provide input to the drilling department as to how to best perform drilling tasks. Work to improve efficiency of the drilling department on drilling or maintenance related tasks. Essential Functions and Duties: Drives all company vehicles and operates all combination auger and mud rotary drill rigs. Prepares US Department of Transportation (DOT) paperwork as required. Performs required boring layout and elevations for projects. Meets with utility companies to verify that boring locations are clear of underground utilities. Performs routine drilling tasks defined as assigned by project engineers, department heads or office managers with drillers and drill crews. Such tasks include (but may not be limited to) auger drilling, mud rotary, diamond coring and air rotary drilling techniques. Loads appropriate drilling sampling and well installation tools and supplies onto trucks or drill rigs, using job register or job information sheets as guides for specific project requirements. Completes drilling tasks using appropriate methods for all borings, piezometers, or observation wells of specific diameter and depth utilizing various drilling techniques for holes to depths of approximately 150 feet. Prepares and reviews field boring logs using Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) and basic standard rock classifications and site description forms for projects as well as other necessary site documentation such as a listing of observation well supplies installed for each day. Performs drilling tasks on environmental projects utilizing assigned safety level gear for OSHA Level D, D modified, C and/or B projects. Responsible for the safety of the drill crew and for ensuring that the assigned safety gear is being utilized during the execution of the project. Performs maintenance tasks as necessary. May work independently and generally supervises other department staff on shop tasks, particularly in absence of department or office manager. 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.