Traveling Driller Assistant
About The Position
This position at Cascade Drilling, LP involves working outdoors year-round within two or three-person crews, operating and maintaining drill rigs, vehicles, and other equipment. The role requires problem-solving, teamwork, and adherence to safety policies. Projects typically operate on a '10 days on and 4 days off' schedule, with workday schedules of 10-12 hours. Travel is a significant component, with employees often traveling 95% of the time, mainly within Kansas, Nebraska, and the Midwest to the east coast. A private hotel room is provided at no cost, along with per diem. The company offers a State of the Art CORE Safety Training Program, opportunities for advancement, and encourages employees to pursue new roles nationwide. Employment is conditional upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check, drug test, and maintaining a clean driving record in accordance with DOT requirements.
Requirements
- Negative drug test
- Satisfactory results of a background check (offenses reviewed on a case-by-case basis)
- 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)
- Ability to wear Respiratory Protection if specified by a site-specific Health and Safety Plan, or when air monitoring indicates potential for exposure levels to reach established limits.
- 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 $21.00 - $24.00 per hour (zero experience required)
- Starting pay of $24.00 per hour for those with a CDL A
- 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
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
