Driller Assistant - NV Surface RC

Boart Longyear • Elko, NV

7d • $85,000 - $97,000

About The Position

Boart Longyear is hiring a Surface RC Driller Assistant to provide hands-on support to drilling crews at surface reverse-circulation drilling sites. The role offers paid training and certifications, company-funded personal protective equipment and a boot allowance, and opportunities to progress to Driller, Field Supervisor, and other roles. Work schedules typically involve 14–20 days on followed by 7–10 days off, with extended shifts and overtime opportunities. The position involves travel to remote worksites in multiple states and working outdoors in all weather conditions.

The assistant supports daily drilling operations, site safety, equipment upkeep, material handling, sample collection, and crew logistics. First-year total compensation is typically stated as $85,000–$97,000, including overtime, per diem, and bonuses. Boart Longyear describes its workplace as inclusive and respectful, with an emphasis on safety, teamwork, diversity, customer focus, and sustainability.

Requirements

• Willingness to travel by plane or car to worksites in Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, and other states where the company operates.
• Ability to commute long distances for shifts (300+ miles).
• Willingness to work in remote locations and all-weather conditions.
• Willingness to work at job sites for extended periods, including 12+ hour shifts for 14–20 days at a time.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Valid U.S. work authorization.
• Must pass a background screening and drug screening.
• Must pass a Physical Functional Fitness Evaluation.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of directly related drilling experience, or at least 1 year of experience in a related position such as construction laborer, heavy laborer, mechanic, or mechanical work.
• Grit, mechanical aptitude, and motivation to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide semi-skilled, labor-intensive assistance to drilling crews.
• Haul supplies to and from drill sites and handle materials manually.
• Mix drilling fluids.
• Add and remove rods to and from the drill string.
• Collect samples and ensure bags or cores are correctly and legibly labeled, kept in numeric order according to designated footage, and securely closed.
• Build chip trays.
• Assist with rigging up and down and moving to new drill locations.
• Fuel site equipment and perform preventative maintenance, including oil changes and greasing.
• Complete daily site, mast, and pre-shift inspections on equipment.
• Provide site inductions to visitors.
• Maintain an accurate parts inventory.
• Maintain the general condition of site equipment and tooling and help obtain their optimum service life.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Driller or Field Supervisor.
• At times, train new driller assistants in a safe environment.

Benefits

• Paid training and certifications, including MSHA and First Aid.
• Company-funded personal protective equipment and boot allowance.
• Competitive pay with overtime opportunities; first-year total compensation typically $85,000–$97,000 including overtime, per diem, and bonuses.
• Medical benefits, including dental and vision coverage.
• Competitive 401(k).
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Employee recognition rewards program (BRAVO).
• Employee discount program (Perks).
• Career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED