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Driller/Exploration Team Member III

Lodi, CA · On-site

$27.78 - $38.78/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

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Driller/Exploration Team Member V

Lodi, CA · On-site

$34.10 - $53.08/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

TERRACON

Driller/Exploration Team Member II

Plymouth, MN

$24.25 - $33/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

TERRACON

Driller/Exploration Team Member IV

Syracuse, NY · On-site

$22.75 - $31/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

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Driller/Exploration Team Member V

Springdale, AR · On-site

$20.25 - $27.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

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Driller/Exploration Team Member II

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$20.75 - $28.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

TERRACON

Driller/Exploration Team Member IV

Gahanna, OH

$21.75 - $29.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

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Driller/Exploration Team Member IV

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$22.25 - $30.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

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Driller/Exploration Team Member III

Manchester, NH · On-site

$25.25 - $35.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

TERRACON

Driller/Exploration Team Member IV

Syracuse, NY · On-site

$30 - $35.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

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Driller/Exploration Team Member IV

Middleburg Heights, OH · On-site

$22.25 - $30.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

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Driller/Exploration Team Member III

Omaha, NE

$22 - $30/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

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Driller/Exploration Team Member II

Plymouth, MN · On-site

$24.48 - $29.43/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

TERRACON

Driller/Exploration Team Member II

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$22 - $30/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

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Driller/Exploration Team Member III

Wilkes Barre, PA · On-site

$22 - $30/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

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Driller/Exploration Team Member III

Harrisburg, PA

$22.75 - $30.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

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Driller/Exploration Team Member II

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$22.50 - $30.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

TERRACON

Driller/Exploration Team Member V

Lodi, CA

$24.50 - $33.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

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Driller/Exploration Team Member II

Tampa, FL · On-site

$21.75 - $29.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

TERRACON

Driller/Exploration Team Member II

Tampa, FL

$21.75 - $29.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

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How much do exploration driller jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for exploration driller in the United States is $84.78, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.85 and $183.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an exploration driller do?

An Exploration Driller operates drilling equipment to extract soil, rock, and mineral samples from beneath the Earth's surface. They help identify potential resources like minerals, oil, or gas for mining and energy companies. The job involves setting up and maintaining drill rigs, interpreting geological data, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. It often requires working in remote locations under challenging conditions. Strong technical skills, physical stamina, and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an exploration driller?

To thrive as an Exploration Driller, you typically need hands-on mechanical aptitude, physical stamina, and experience with drilling operations, often supported by a high school diploma or relevant vocational training. Familiarity with drilling rigs, core sampling equipment, and safety certifications such as H2S Alive or First Aid are commonly required. Strong problem-solving skills, teamwork, and effective communication help a driller manage unforeseen challenges and coordinate with geologists and other crew members. These skills and qualities are vital for ensuring safe, efficient, and accurate exploration activities in often remote or demanding environments.

What are some common challenges faced by exploration drillers on the job?

Exploration Drillers often work in remote locations and challenging weather conditions, which can require long shifts and a high level of adaptability. Equipment breakdowns, unexpected geological formations, and maintaining strict safety standards are frequent challenges that demand quick problem-solving and attention to detail. Collaboration with geologists and engineers is also essential to ensure accurate sample collection and to adjust drilling plans as needed. These aspects make the role both dynamic and rewarding for those who enjoy hands-on work and variety in their daily tasks.

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Infographic showing various Exploration Driller job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $176,348 per year, or $84.8 per hour.

Driller/Exploration Team Member III

TERRACON

Lodi, CA • On-site

$27.78 - $38.78/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago

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Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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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
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.

Qualifications
  • 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.

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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