Traveling Driller Assistant

Cascade Home•Weatherford, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Cascade Drilling, LP is hiring a Traveling Driller Assistant based at its Weatherford location. The role involves traveling within the Southwest region as far as the Louisiana border; the location travels about 80% of the time. Projects typically follow a 10-days-on, 4-days-off schedule depending on project requirements, with workdays of 10–12 hours and occasional weekend travel. Traveling employees receive a private hotel room at no cost and per diem. The position offers starting pay of $20–$25 per hour with no experience required, or $25 per hour for applicants with a CDL A. Prior experience with sonic, auger, rotary, or direct-push rigs is a plus but not required. The role includes operating and maintaining drilling and other equipment, outdoor work with small crews, physical labor, and adherence to safety procedures. 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 with a negative result.
Receive satisfactory results from a background check and authorize a routine background check; offenses are reviewed case by case.
Have a valid driver’s license for the state of residence and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report results.
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 IRCA.
Wear respiratory protection when required by a site-specific Health and Safety Plan or monitoring results; facial hair may need to be maintained to ensure a proper respirator seal.
Safely lift up to 50 pounds.

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 two- or three-person crews.
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

Two weeks of paid vacation.
Seven paid holidays.
At least 40 hours of paid sick leave.
Great benefits 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.
Private hotel room at no cost for traveling employees and per diem.
State-of-the-art CORE Safety Training Program with necessary safety gear provided.
Flexible career paths with opportunities for advancement and growth.
Mentoring and opportunities to explore a variety of projects and roles nationwide.