Traveling Driller Assistant

Cascade Home•Ocala, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Cascade Drilling, LP is hiring a Traveling Driller Assistant for work based out of its Ocala location, which travels within the Southeast region about 90% of the time. Work is outdoors year-round with two- or three-person crews. Projects typically follow a 10-days-on/4-days-off schedule, depending on project requirements, and workdays may last 10–14 hours. Occasional weekend travel may be required. Traveling employees receive a private hotel room at no cost and per diem. The role involves driving, operating, and maintaining drill rigs, vehicles, forklifts, skid-steers, and other equipment; supporting drilling work and performing physical labor; and working safely and productively as part of a crew. Prior experience with sonic, auger, rotary, or direct-push rigs is a plus but is not required. Starting pay is $17.00–$19.00 per hour with no experience required, or $19.00 per hour for applicants with a CDL A. 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.

Requirements

Obtain a negative drug test and satisfactory results from a background check; authorize a routine background check.
Possess a valid driver's license for the state of residence and receive 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.
Wear respiratory protection when specified by a site-specific Health and Safety Plan or when monitoring indicates potential exposure at or above applicable action levels, TLVs, or PELs.
Maintain facial hair in a manner that allows a proper respirator seal when respirator use is required; shaving may be required.
Be able to safely lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with sonic, auger, rotary, or direct-push rigs.
A CDL A; the posting offers a higher starting rate for applicants who have one.

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 in 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, or $19.00 per hour for applicants with a CDL A.
Two weeks of paid vacation.
Seven paid holidays.
At least 40 hours of paid sick leave.
Potential for overtime.
Benefits offered at minimal cost to the employee.
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 for traveling employees at no cost.
Per diem for travel.
State-of-the-art CORE Safety Training Program and necessary safety gear provided.
Flexible career paths with opportunities for advancement and growth.
Opportunities to pursue new roles nationwide, explore different projects, and work with mentors and industry experts.