Traveling Driller Assistant

Cascade Home•Upland, CA

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About The Position

Cascade Drilling, LP is hiring a Traveling Driller Assistant for its Upland location. The role involves working outdoors year-round as part of two- or three-person crews, driving and operating drill rigs and other vehicles and equipment, and performing physical labor on drilling projects. Travel is expected 50–60% of the time, mainly within Southern California, Arizona, and Nevada. 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 $20.00–$22.00 per hour with no experience required, or $22.00 per hour for candidates with a CDL A. The position offers paid vacation, holidays and sick leave; potential overtime; project-based bonuses and performance-based merit increases; and travel accommodations and per diem. 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.

Requirements

Pass a drug test.
Receive satisfactory results from a background check and authorize a routine background check.
Hold a valid driver's license for the state of residence and receive satisfactory results on a Motor Vehicle Report.
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 the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Wear respiratory protection when required by a site-specific Health and Safety Plan or monitoring results; facial hair may need to be maintained or shaved 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.

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.
Safely lift up to 50 pounds.
Complete other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

Starting pay of $20.00–$22.00 per hour; starting pay of $22.00 per hour for candidates with a CDL A.
Two weeks of paid vacation.
Seven paid holidays.
At least 40 hours of paid sick leave.
Great potential for overtime.
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 and per diem for traveling employees.
State-of-the-art CORE Safety Training Program and necessary safety gear provided.
Flexible career paths with opportunities for advancement and growth.