Traveling Driller Assistant

Cascade Home•Arlington, TN

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About The Position

Cascade Drilling, LP is hiring a Traveling Driller Assistant for its Memphis location. The position travels 100% of the time within the Southeast region and works outdoors year-round as part of a two- or three-person crew. 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. The role involves driving, operating, and maintaining drill rigs, vehicles, forklifts, skid-steers, and other equipment; performing physical labor; following safety procedures; and helping the crew complete projects productively. No experience is required. Starting pay is $17–$19 per hour, or $19 per hour for applicants with a CDL A. Prior experience with sonic, auger, rotary, or direct-push rigs is a plus but is not required. Employment is conditional on passing a criminal background check and drug test and maintaining a clean driving record in accordance with DOT requirements.

Requirements

Pass a drug test.
Satisfactory results of a background check and authorization to conduct a routine background check.
Possess a valid driver's license for the state of residence and obtain 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 the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
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 air monitoring indicates potential exposure at applicable thresholds; 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 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

Competitive pay starting at $17.00–$19.00 per hour; starting pay of $19.00 per hour for employees with a CDL A.
Two weeks of paid vacation.
Seven paid holidays.
At least 40 hours of paid sick leave.
Great benefits at a minimal cost to the employee.
Potential for overtime.
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 with necessary safety gear provided.
Flexible career paths and opportunities for advancement and growth.
Opportunities to explore projects nationwide and work with mentors and experts.