Driller Assistant/Exploration Team Member I

Why come to Terracon:

• Long term career development
• Grow into a team leader and be responsible for your crew and equipment
• Paid training opportunities
• Employee ownership
• "Safety first" focus
• Be able to work across the region and country with per diem while traveling

Essential Role and Responsibilities:

• Unlike lawn, landscaping, snow plowing or construction jobs, our work is not seasonal. We provide year-round work opportunity.
• This is an entry level position designed to train the individual in the various aspects of becoming a drilling/exploration team member including equipment maintenance (i.e. augers, bits, etc.), equipment operation, and a general knowledge of reading civil plans.
• 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.
• Trained in duties pertaining to test borings, intermediate to advanced in-ground soil and rock testing methods, and/or installation of groundwater monitoring wells.
• Acts as an assistant to the lead operator to help perform routine exploration tasks.
• Drives medium duty trucks to various job sites.

Requirements:

* High school diploma or equivalent.
* Limited or no experience required.
* Willingness to travel.
* Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
* Ability to obtain Medical Card within first 30 days of employment
* Ability to work in adverse weather conditions