Demo

Driller/Exploration Team Member III

Terracon
Terracon Salary
Greenville, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 8/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/28/2026
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:
  • Demonstrate an ability to problem solve and implement solutions on routine to moderately complex problems with guidance from management or other senior level ETMs. Operate a geotechnical drill rig to advance boreholes to all depths required in their region.
  • Oversee a 2 or 3 man drill crew in all tasks associated with drilling operations.
  • Be proficient in multiple drilling methods common to their region.
  • Install instrumentation and monitoring wells.
  • Perform routine repairs and maintenance.
  • Perform surveying, site reconnaissance, and utility clearance tasks.
  • Drive all forms of drilling equipment to and from project locations.
  • Inspect and complete routine maintenance of equipment.
  • Assist in project preparation and pre-task planning.
  • 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 3-years’ experience.
  • Proficient in geotechnical and/or environmental drilling methods.
  • A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Many states require specific driller/well installation licensure. Where applicable, such licensure is required.

Required Qualifications:

  • Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within first 30 days of employment.

Salary.com Estimation for Driller/Exploration Team Member III in Greenville, SC
$53,069 to $75,215
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Driller/Exploration Team Member III?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Driller/Exploration Team Member III career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$55,294 - $77,815
Income Estimation: 
$117,368 - $161,623
Income Estimation: 
$63,695 - $110,632
Income Estimation: 
$155,690 - $196,630
Income Estimation: 
$184,653 - $248,201
Income Estimation: 
$220,734 - $282,085
Income Estimation: 
$104,277 - $125,122
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Terracon

  • Terracon Fargo, ND
  • General Responsibilities: Perform field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials (e.g. soils, aggregates, concrete,... more
  • 11 Days Ago

  • Terracon Charleston, WV
  • Responsible for coordinating the accurate and timely project registration, billing, collection and procurement practices for an engineering consulting firm... more
  • 11 Days Ago

  • Terracon Wichita, KS
  • General Responsibilities Perform a comprehensive range of geophysical technologies in support of geologic, groundwater, environmental, engineering, and mat... more
  • 11 Days Ago

  • Terracon Topeka, KS
  • General Responsibilities Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference? Terracon is seeking a growth-oriented Environmental Planni... more
  • 11 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Driller/Exploration Team Member III jobs in the Greenville, SC area that may be a better fit.

  • Terracon Greenville, SC
  • General Responsibilities Exploration Team Members (ETMs) will perform subsurface exploration duties using conventional drilling or in-situ testing techniqu... more
  • 25 Days Ago

  • Performance Team Greenville, SC
  • Job Title. Position at Whaley Foodservice. Position Summary. This position is responsible for maintenance and repair of customer equipment as assigned. Thi... more
  • 1 Month Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!