Driller Assistant - NV Large Rotary

Boart Longyear • Elko, NV

7d • $85,000 - $97,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Boart Longyear is hiring a Large Rotary Driller Assistant to provide semi-skilled, labor-intensive support to drilling crews at remote worksites. The role involves assisting with drilling operations, handling materials and samples, maintaining equipment, and supporting safe site setup and operations. Employees may work 14–20 days at a time, followed by 7–10 days off, with shifts of 12 or more hours. The work requires travel to sites in Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, and other states where the company operates, and may involve working in all-weather conditions.

The position offers paid training and certifications, company-funded personal protective equipment and a boot allowance, and a stated progression path from Driller Assistant to Driller and Field Supervisor. First-year total compensation is typically $85,000–$97,000 with overtime, per diem, and bonuses. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k), paid time off, an employee recognition program, and employee discounts.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Provide semi-skilled, labor-intensive assistance to drilling crews.
• Operate vehicles, equipment, and machinery as needed.
• Haul supplies to and from drill sites and handle materials manually.
• Mix drilling fluids.
• Make connections by adding and removing rods from the drill string.
• Collect samples and ensure bags or cores are correctly labeled, legible, in numeric order according to designated footages, 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 as 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; first-year total compensation typically $85,000–$97,000 with overtime, per diem, and bonuses.
• Medical benefits, including dental and vision coverage.
• Competitive 401(k).
• Paid time off.
• 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