Driller Assistant - NV Surface RC

Boart Longyear • Elko, NV

3d • $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 company-funded 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 Idaho, Oregon, Montana, 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).
• Paid Training & Certifications – From MSHA to First Aid.
• Company-funded PPE and boot allowance

What This Job Offers

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