Traveling Driller Assistant

Aquifer Drilling and Testing, Inc.•Mineola, NY

5d•$26 - $34•Hybrid

About The Position

Cascade Environmental is seeking Traveling Driller Assistants. This role involves operating and maintaining drill rigs, vehicles, and other equipment, working outdoors year-round in teams, and following all safety policies. The position offers opportunities for travel, professional growth, and competitive compensation and benefits. Employment is conditional upon passing a pre-employment background check, drug test, and maintaining a clean driving record.

Requirements

Negative drug test
Satisfactory results of a background check (and your authorization to conduct a routine background check)
Possessing a valid Driver’s License for the state in which you reside and satisfactory results of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
Obtaining and maintaining an interstate DOT Medical Card and meeting all Federal Interstate FMCSA requirements to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle
Passing a HAZWOPER physical
Verifying your legal right to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA)
Employees may be required to shave or maintain facial hair in a manner that ensures a proper seal for respirator use.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with sonic, auger, rotary or direct push rigs is a plus

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 in a team
Follow all safety policies and procedures
Conduct pre-trip inspections
Perform physical labor, shoveling drilling debris, and transporting materials using proper lifting techniques
Maintain all required certifications and training
Be able to safely lift up to 50 pounds
Complete other duties and projects, as assigned

Benefits

Competitive pay
Starting pay of $26.26 - $33.80 per hour
2 Weeks paid Vacation
7 paid holidays
40 hours paid sick leave, at a minimum
Great potential for overtime
Employee only medical coverage at ZERO cost to the employee
Project-based bonuses
Performance-based merit increases
Employee Referral Bonus of $2,000
Reimbursement for attending CDL Training School
Pay increases after obtaining a CDL A
Private hotel room for traveling employees at ZERO cost
Per diem
State of the Art CORE Safety Training Program with necessary safety gear provided
Flexible career paths with opportunities for advancement and growth
Encouragement to pursue new roles nationwide
Explore a variety of projects
Work with mentors and experts who help shape the industry
Reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities