Job Description
Driller – ETM Member

Position Summary: Chicago Soldiers Career Event
*ANY Location in CONUS* This position can be based in any U.S. City for our offices currently recruiting for Drillers Assistants.

Explore a Drilling Career with Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and construction materials services. Terracon currently has more than 5,000 employees in more than 175 offices with services available in all 50 states. Terracon’s growth is due to valued employees 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.

Position Summary: Chicago Soldiers Career Event
*ANY Location in CONUS* This position can be based in any U.S. City for our offices currently recruiting for Drillers Assistants.

Terracon is growing and we are hiring former Military members and spouses for our Drilling Exploration Team Member positions nationwide! As a Driller – Exploration Team Member (ETM) you will perform field drilling operations to obtain subsurface bore samples for laboratory testing and observation. In this position you will also perform subsurface drilling 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, 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. May require overnight stays away from home during the week.

We know all former military members are career-minded, hard-working, dedicated, and we also know that you are energized by working on exciting new projects, as well as projects where you can lead people. If you're interested in belonging to a 100% employee-owned (stock in the company) organization where we chart our course together, then Terracon is your kind of company!

In addition to great hourly pay, benefits, as well as cell phone reimbursement, this position will also pay a $750 hiring bonus for the selected candidate. Additionally, we provide extensive health and wellness benefits, matching stock in the company, and this position also offers the selected candidate paid training for Drill Methods/Techniques, CDL’s, OSHA, MHSA, and other professional drilling/industry certifications.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
The employee will be expected to perform following tasks:

• Load tooling and materials.
• Assist in drilling operations and instrumentation and monitoring well installation.
• 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.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Military Experience 2+ years.
• 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 consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon currently has more than 5,000 employees in more than 150 offices with services available in all 50 states. Terracon’s growth is due to valued employees 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.