Driller Assistant

Cascade Home•Woodinville, WA

About The Position

The Driller Assistant supports drilling projects by operating and maintaining drill rigs, vehicles, forklifts, skid-steers, and other equipment. The role works outdoors year-round as part of a two- or three-person crew and involves physical labor, including shoveling drilling debris and transporting materials. The Woodinville location travels 80–90% of the time, primarily within the Greater Puget Sound area and parts of eastern Washington, but employees will be home most nights. Traveling employees receive a private hotel room at no cost and per diem. Projects typically operate Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend and night shifts depending on project requirements. Workdays may be 10–12 hours, and occasional weekend travel may be required. Prior experience with sonic, auger, rotary, or direct-push rigs is a plus but is not required. Employment is conditional on passing a pre-employment background check and drug test and maintaining a clean driving record in accordance with DOT requirements.

Requirements

Pass a drug test.
Pass a background check and authorize a routine background check; offenses are reviewed case by case.
Possess a valid driver's license for the state of residence and receive satisfactory results on a Motor Vehicle Report.
Obtain and maintain an interstate DOT Medical Card and meet all Federal Interstate FMCSA requirements to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle.
Pass a HAZWOPER physical.
Verify legal authorization to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Wear respiratory protection when required by a site-specific Health and Safety Plan or air-monitoring results; maintain facial hair in a manner that allows a proper respirator seal when required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with sonic, auger, rotary, or direct-push rigs.
A CDL A; starting pay is $25.00 per hour for applicants with a CDL A.

Responsibilities

Drive, operate, and maintain drill rigs, vehicles, forklifts, skid-steers, and other equipment.
Work outdoors year-round as part of a two- or three-person crew.
Solve problems and work productively as part of a team.
Follow all safety policies and procedures.
Conduct pre-trip inspections.
Perform physical labor, including shoveling drilling debris and transporting materials using proper lifting techniques.
Maintain all required certifications and training.
Safely lift up to 50 pounds.
Complete other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

Starting pay of $23.00–$25.00 per hour; starting pay of $25.00 per hour for employees with a CDL A.
Two weeks of paid vacation.
Seven paid holidays.
At least 40 hours of paid sick leave.
Potential for overtime.
Benefits offered at minimal cost to the employee.
Project-based bonuses and performance-based merit increases.
Employee referral bonus of $2,000.
Reimbursement for attending CDL training school and pay increases after obtaining a CDL A.
State-of-the-art CORE Safety Training Program and necessary safety gear provided.
Private hotel room for traveling employees at no cost and per diem.
Flexible career paths and opportunities for advancement and growth.
Opportunities to pursue roles nationwide, explore different projects, and work with mentors and industry experts.