Drilling Apprentice - Springfield
About The Position
Seaboard Drilling, LLC is accepting applications for an immediate opening for a Drilling Apprentice to be based in our Springfield, Massachusetts office. This is a full-time position with a primarily M-F schedule. The candidate will work as a Drilling Assistant to support the operation of a test boring rig with an experienced Driller. Tasks include safely assisting the driller with all aspects of drill rig operation and maintenance, including soil boring and sampling, rock coring, measuring water levels, installing monitoring wells, installation of instrumentation, carrying and handling tooling, and operation and basic maintenance of heavy equipment including drill rigs, medium duty trucks, trailers, and ATVs. The position will require regular travel to short-term work sites throughout New England, with regular overnight stays on weekdays. Occasional night work is also expected.
Requirements
- Familiarity working with and around heavy equipment and operations
- Must be able to lift and carry heavy tooling and supplies up to 100 pounds
- Must be able to work outdoors in all seasons, temperatures, and conditions
- Position will require regular travel to short-term work sites throughout New England, with regular overnight stays on weekdays
- Valid driver license required
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma preferred
Responsibilities
- Safely assist the driller with all aspects of drill rig operation and maintenance
- Perform soil boring and sampling
- Perform rock coring
- Measure water levels
- Install monitoring wells
- Install instrumentation
- Carry and handle tooling and supplies
- Operate and perform basic maintenance of heavy equipment including drill rigs, medium duty trucks, trailers, and ATVs
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
- 8 paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) accrued each week
- Paid short-term disability
- Paid long-term disability
- Basic life insurance
- Paid Identity Theft protection
- 401k with employer match
- Profit sharing
- Voluntary life insurance
- Critical Illness protection plans
- Accident protection plans
- Monthly mobile phone stipend OR a company provided phone for business
- Tuition reimbursement
- Safety toe shoe program
- Prescription safety glasses program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
