Traveling Driller Assistant

Cascade Home•Puyallup, WA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Cascade Drilling, LP is seeking Traveling Driller Assistants. This role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement. The position involves travel, primarily within the Northwest regions (Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Oregon), with projects typically operating on a 10 days on and 4 days off schedule. Workdays may be 10-12 hours, and occasional weekend travel may be required. Employees receive a private hotel room at no cost and per diem. Cascade Drilling is committed to providing a State of the Art CORE Safety Training Program and necessary safety gear. We encourage employees to pursue new roles nationwide and work with industry experts.

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)
Respiratory Protection will be required to be worn if specified by a site-specific Health and Safety Plan, or when air monitoring indicates potential for exposure levels to reach an established action, level, threshold limit value (TLV), or permissible exposure limit (PEL).
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, but not required
Class A CDL

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 $23.00 - $25.00 per hour, zero experience required
Starting pay of $25.00 per hour for those with a Class A CDL
2 Weeks paid Vacation
7 paid holidays
40 hours paid sick leave, at a minimum
Great potential for overtime
Great Benefits at a minimal cost to the employee
Project-based bonuses
Performance-based merit increases
Employee Referral Bonus of $2,000
Reimbursement for attending CDL Training School AND pay increases after obtaining a CDL A
Opportunity for travel
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, and work with mentors and experts who help shape the industry