Traveling Driller Assistant

Cascade Home • Mineola, NY

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About The Position

Aquifer Drilling and Testing, Inc. is hiring a Traveling Driller Assistant for work based out of its Mineola location. The role involves working outdoors year-round as part of two- or three-person crews, operating and maintaining drilling rigs and other equipment, and performing physical labor. No prior experience is required. The position includes travel approximately 15% of the time within the Tri-State area and Mid-Atlantic states. Projects typically follow a five-days-on, two-days-off schedule, although schedules depend on project requirements. Workdays may be 10–12 hours, and occasional weekend travel may be required. Traveling employees receive a private hotel room and per diem at no cost.

Starting pay is $26.26–$33.80 per hour. The company offers paid vacation, paid holidays and sick leave, potential overtime, employee-only medical coverage at no cost, project-based bonuses, performance-based merit increases, and a referral bonus. Employees may receive reimbursement for CDL training and pay increases after obtaining a CDL A. Training, safety gear, and opportunities for career advancement are also offered.

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. The position also requires a valid driver’s license, an interstate DOT Medical Card, compliance with applicable FMCSA requirements, and passing a HAZWOPER physical. Respiratory protection may be required according to site-specific safety plans or monitoring results; facial hair may need to be maintained in a way that ensures a proper respirator seal.

Requirements

• No prior experience is required.
• Pass a drug test and background check and authorize a routine background check; offenses are reviewed case by case.
• Have a valid driver’s license for the state of residence and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report results.
• Obtain and maintain an interstate DOT Medical Card and meet Federal Interstate FMCSA requirements to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle.
• Pass a HAZWOPER physical.
• Verify legal authorization to work in the United States under IRCA.
• Safely lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comply with respiratory-protection requirements when specified by the site safety plan or exposure monitoring; facial hair may need to allow a proper respirator seal.
• Maintain a clean driving record in accordance with DOT requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with sonic, auger, rotary, or direct push rigs.
• Obtain a CDL A; the company offers reimbursement for attending CDL training school and pay increases after obtaining it.

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 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 $26.26–$33.80 per hour.
• Two weeks of paid vacation.
• Seven paid holidays.
• At least 40 hours of paid sick leave.
• Potential overtime.
• Employee-only medical coverage at no 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 no cost.
• Per diem for travel.
• Safety gear provided.
• State of the Art CORE Safety Training Program.
• Flexible career paths and opportunities for advancement and growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed