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Entry Level Diamond Laboratories Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Driller Assistant/Exploration Team Member I

Lodi, CA · On-site

$24.50 - $33.25/hr

Responsibilities This is an entry level position. No experience is required. The employee will be ... accredited laboratories, and thousands of employees to quickly organize or capture site data ...

Driller Assistant/Exploration Team Member I

Lodi, CA · On-site

$24.50 - $33.25/hr

Responsibilities This is an entry level position. No experience is required. The employee will be ... accredited laboratories, and thousands of employees to quickly organize or capture site data ...

Driller Assistant/Exploration Team Member I

Parma, OH · On-site

$21.75 - $29.75/hr

Drill methods may include auger drilling, mud rotary drilling, air rotary drilling, and diamond bit ... This is an entry level position. No experience is required. * The employee will be expected perform ...

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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level diamond laboratories in the United States is $63,444.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,000.00 and $75,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Driller Assistant/Exploration Team Member I

Lodi, CA • On-site


Terracon

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$24.50 - $33.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Job Description 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. Responsibilities This is an entry level position. No experience is required. The employee will be expected to perform the 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.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Limited or no experience required
  • A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Required Qualifications:

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

About Us Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement. 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. About the Team 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.


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