Driller Assistant - Sonic

Boart Longyear • Glendale, AZ

9d • $85,000 - $97,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Boart Longyear is hiring a Sonic Driller Assistant to provide semi-skilled, labor-intensive support to drilling crews. The role involves working at remote drilling sites in Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, and other states where the company operates. Work schedules involve 14–20 days on site followed by 7–10 days off, with shifts of 12 or more hours. The job requires travel by plane or car, long-distance commuting, and working in all weather conditions.

The position offers paid training and certifications, company-funded personal protective equipment and a boot allowance, opportunities to advance to Driller and Field Supervisor, and competitive pay. First-year total compensation is typically $85,000–$97,000, including overtime, per diem, and bonuses. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k), paid time off, employee recognition rewards, and an employee discount program.

Requirements

• Willingness to travel by plane or car to worksites throughout 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 in all weather conditions.
• Willingness to work at job sites for extended periods, with 12+ hour 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, 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.
• Haul supplies to and from drill sites and handle materials manually.
• Mix drilling fluids and make connections by adding or 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 preventive maintenance, including oil changes, greasing, and fueling.
• Complete daily site inspections, mast inspections, and pre-shift inspections of all 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; first-year total compensation typically $85,000–$97,000 including overtime, per diem, and bonuses.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 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