Driller/Exploration Team Member II

General Responsibilities: Exploration Team Members (ETMs) 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. 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. Essential Roles and Responsibilities: The employee will be expected to perform the following tasks: Operate a geotechnical drill rig to advance shallow boreholes in soil. Oversee a 2-man drill crew in all tasks associated with drilling operations. Install instrumentation and monitoring wells. Perform routine repairs and maintenance. Perform basic surveying, site reconnaissance, and utility clearance tasks. Drive all forms of drilling equipment to and from project locations. Work to independently inspect and complete routine maintenance of 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. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum 1 year of experience. A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history. Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within first 30 days of employment. Many states require specific driller/well installation licensure. Where applicable, such licensure is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr