Traveling Driller Assistant

Aquifer Drilling and Testing, Inc.•Mineola, NY

12d•$26 - $34

About The Position

The Traveling Driller Assistant supports drilling projects by operating and maintaining drill rigs, vehicles, and other equipment as part of a small field crew. The role involves outdoor work year-round and physical labor, including handling drilling debris and transporting materials. Projects typically follow a five-days-on, two-days-off schedule, with workdays of 10–12 hours depending on project requirements. The Mineola location travels about 15% of the time, primarily within the Tri-State area and Mid-Atlantic states along the East Coast. Occasional weekend travel may be required. Starting pay is $26.26–$33.80 per hour, and no prior experience is required. The company offers paid vacation, holidays and sick leave; employee-only medical coverage at no cost; project-based bonuses and performance-based merit increases; and potential overtime. Traveling employees receive a private hotel room at no cost and per diem. CDL training school reimbursement and pay increases after obtaining a CDL A are also offered. Employees receive safety training and necessary safety gear, with opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Requirements

Pass a pre-employment drug test.
Receive satisfactory results from a background check and authorize a routine background check; offenses are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
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 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.
Be able to safely lift up to 50 pounds.
Comply with respiratory protection requirements when specified by a site-specific Health and Safety Plan or when monitoring indicates potential exposure; facial hair may need to be maintained or removed to ensure a proper respirator seal.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with sonic, auger, rotary, or direct push rigs.

Responsibilities

Drive, operate, and maintain drill rigs, vehicles, forklifts, skid-steers, and other equipment.
Work outdoors year-round within 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.
Complete other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

Starting pay of $26.26–$33.80 per hour.
At least two weeks of paid vacation.
Seven paid holidays.
At least 40 hours of paid sick leave.
Employee-only medical coverage at no cost to the employee.
Potential for overtime.
Project-based bonuses and performance-based merit increases.
Employee referral bonus of $2,000.
Reimbursement for CDL training school and pay increases after obtaining a CDL A.
Private hotel room at no cost and per diem for traveling employees.
Safety training and necessary safety gear.