Traveling Driller Assistant

Cascade Home•Richmond, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Cascade Drilling, LP is hiring a Traveling Driller Assistant for field work based out of its Richmond location. The position involves working outdoors year-round on two- or three-person crews and traveling within Northern California, Northern Nevada, the Central Valley, and the Bay Area. The Richmond location travels 70–80% of the time, though employees will be home most nights. Projects typically run Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend and night shifts depending on project requirements. Workdays may be 10–12 hours, and occasional weekend travel may be required. Starting pay is $20–$26 per hour with no experience required, or $26 per hour for applicants with a CDL A. Employees may receive overtime, project-based bonuses, and performance-based merit increases. The company provides paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave; benefits at minimal cost to employees; a $2,000 employee referral bonus; CDL training reimbursement and pay increases after obtaining a CDL A; and a private hotel room at no cost plus per diem when traveling. Safety training and required safety gear are provided, along with opportunities for professional growth and advancement. Employment is conditional on passing a pre-employment criminal background check and drug test and maintaining a clean driving record in accordance with DOT requirements. Employees must meet applicable DOT and FMCSA requirements, obtain and maintain an interstate DOT Medical Card, and pass a HAZWOPER physical. Respiratory protection may be required based on site-specific safety plans or monitoring; facial hair may need to be maintained to ensure a proper respirator seal.

Requirements

Pass a drug test.
Receive satisfactory results on a background check and authorize a routine background check.
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 exposure monitoring; facial hair may need to be maintained to ensure a proper respirator seal.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Drive, operate, and maintain drill rigs, vehicles, forklifts, skid-steers, and other equipment.
Work outdoors year-round as part of a two- or three-person crew.
Solve problems and work productively in 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

Starting pay of $20.00–$26.00 per hour; starting pay of $26.00 per hour for those with a CDL A.
Two weeks of paid vacation.
Seven paid holidays.
At least 40 hours of paid sick leave.
Potential for overtime.
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 for traveling employees at no cost and per diem.
State of the Art CORE Safety Training Program and necessary safety gear.
Flexible career paths and opportunities for advancement and growth.
Encouragement to pursue new roles nationwide, explore varied projects, and work with mentors and industry experts.