Driller Assistant - NV Surface RC

Boart Longyear • Elko, NV

4d • $85,000 - $97,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Launch your skilled-trade career with the crews trusted to take on the industry’s toughest drilling jobs. If you thrive on hard work, open skies, and powerful equipment, this is your fast-track to high earnings, valuable trade qualifications, and a team that feels like family. Boart Longyear will invest in your success if you have grit, mechanical aptitude, and drive to learn. This role offers adventure and stability, with a work schedule of 14-20 days on and 7-10 days off, providing ample home time. The company provides paid training and certifications, clear progression opportunities, and covers the cost of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and boot allowance. You will join small, supportive crews who prioritize safety and teamwork.

Requirements

• Willing to travel by plane or car to worksites throughout Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado and other states where we do business.
• Able to commute long distances for shifts (300+ miles).
• Willing to work in remote locations and in all-weather elements.
• Willing to work at job sites for an extended period of time, 12+ hour shifts for 14-20 days at a time.
• Must have a valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• Must have valid U.S. Work Authorization.
• Must pass background and drug screening.
• Must pass a Physical Functional Fitness Evaluation.
• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of directly related experience in drilling AND/OR Minimum of 1 year experience in related positions such as: construction laborer, heavy laborer, mechanic, and mechanical work.

Responsibilities

• Provide semi-skilled labor-intensive assistance for drilling crews.
• Operation of various types of vehicles, equipment/machinery.
• Hauling supplies to and from the drill site.
• Manual material handling.
• Mixing drilling fluids.
• Making connections – Adding/Removing rods to/from drill string.
• Sample Collection – Ensure bags/cores are labeled correctly, are legible, kept in numeric order according to designated footages and closed securely.
• Building chip trays.
• Assist in rigging up/down and moving to new drill locations.
• Fueling of site equipment and conducting preventative maintenance (Oil Changes, Greasing, Fueling, etc.).
• Complete daily site inspections, mast inspections and pre-shift inspections on all equipment.
• Responsible for providing site inductions to all visitors.
• Responsible for maintaining an accurate parts inventory.
• Responsible for general condition of and obtaining optimum life out of all site equipment and tooling.
• Other duties as assigned by Driller/Field Supervisor.
• At times, you may be responsible for the training of new driller assistant in a safe environment.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay + Overtime – First‑year total comp typically $85k‑$97k with overtime, per diem & bonuses.
• full medical benefits including dental and vision
• competitive 401K
• paid time off (PTO)
• employee recognition rewards program (BRAVO)
• employee discount program (Perks).

What This Job Offers

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