Traveling Driller Assistant

Cascade Home•Little Falls, MN

About The Position

Cascade Drilling, LP is hiring a Traveling Driller Assistant. The role involves supporting drilling projects with a two- or three-person crew, working outdoors year-round, and traveling extensively. The Little Falls locations travel approximately 95% of the time, primarily within Kansas, Nebraska, and the Midwest, with travel extending to the East Coast. Projects typically follow a 10-days-on, 4-days-off schedule, with workdays of 10–12 hours and occasional weekend travel. Traveling employees receive a private hotel room at no cost and per diem. Starting pay is $21–$24 per hour with no experience required, or $24 per hour for candidates with a CDL A. The position offers potential overtime, paid vacation and holidays, sick leave, benefits at minimal employee cost, project-based bonuses, performance-based merit increases, and a referral bonus. Cascade also provides safety training and gear, supports CDL training reimbursement and pay increases after earning a CDL A, and offers 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. Prior experience with sonic, auger, rotary, or direct-push rigs is a plus but is not required.

Requirements

Pass a drug test and receive satisfactory results from a background check; 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.
Comply with respiratory protection requirements when specified by a site-specific Health and Safety Plan or indicated by air monitoring; facial hair may need to be maintained or shaved to ensure a proper respirator seal.
Be able to 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 $24.00 per hour for candidates with one.

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 with the 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 $21.00–$24.00 per hour, or $24.00 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 overtime.
Benefits offered 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.
Safety training and necessary safety gear provided.
Opportunities for advancement and professional growth.