Driller/Crew Chief
- Minnesota
- Regular, Full time
- Job ID 3984
- Additional Locations: Plymouth, MN
Are you safety-focused, experienced around heavy equipment, and looking for a hands-on career you can grow into?
We’re looking for a Driller/Crew Chief who is ready to work hard, learn, and become part of an experienced field crew. Previous heavy machinery experience is strongly preferred, but we're willing to train someone who brings the right safety mindset, mechanical aptitude, and willingness to learn. This role would start as a Driller Assistant with the expectation to grow into a Driller/Crew Chief after fully trained in. A Driller II would oversee a 2-man drill crew in all tasks associated with drilling operations.
Travel is part of the job and will depend on client needs. Crews typically travel Monday through Friday and are home for the weekend.
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Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, employee ownership (ESOP), paid time off, paid holidays, wellbeing resources, and career development opportunities.
- Operate a geotechnical drill rig to advance shallow boreholes in soil.
- The employee will be expected 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 drilling 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.
- Follow all safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects.
- Work to independently inspect and complete routine maintenance of equipment.
- Install instrumentation and monitoring wells.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Limited or no experience required
- A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
- Heavy equipment experience: Previous experience operating heavy machinery or equipment is strongly preferred.
Required Qualifications:
- Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within first 30 days of employment.
Minimum Salary: $21.45
Maximum Salary: $30.25
The salary range for this position is provided in compliance with all local/state regulations. Terracon considers factors including, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate work experience, work location, education/training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Innovation and hands-on practice come together in our geotechnical consulting services. We provide geotechnical services nationwide for a wide range of projects, drawing on six decades of historical geotechnical data, a fleet of more than 200 drill rigs, 140 accredited laboratories, and thousands of employees to quickly organize or capture site data wherever projects are located. From AI-supported solutions and predictive technologies to geophysics and traditional exploration, we deliver precision, value-added subsurface information and engineering and scientific expertise to solving our clients’ challenges and achieve their goals for project sustainability, quality, and efficiency.