Traveling Driller

Cascade HomePeralta, NM
Onsite

About The Position

Cascade Drilling, LP is seeking a Traveling Driller. We offer competitive pay and benefits, including a starting wage of $25.00 - $38.00 per hour based on experience. Employees receive 2 weeks paid vacation, 7 paid holidays, and a minimum of 40 hours paid sick leave. There is great potential for overtime and project-based bonuses, Driller License bonuses, and performance-based merit increases. We also offer an Employee Referral Bonus of $2,000 and reimbursement for CDL Training School with pay increases after obtaining a CDL A. This position offers the opportunity for travel, with the Peralta location traveling 80% of the time within the Southwest region to the Louisiana border. Projects typically operate on a 10 days on and 4 days off schedule, with workday schedules of 10-12 hours. Occasional weekend travel may be required. Traveling employees receive a private hotel room at no cost and per diem. We also offer professional growth opportunities through our State of the Art CORE Safety Training Program with safety gear provided, flexible career paths, opportunities for advancement, and encouragement to pursue new roles nationwide. Offer of employment is conditional upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check and drug test, and maintaining a clean driving record in accordance with DOT requirements.

Requirements

  • CDL Class A and State Driller License is preferred
  • 3+ years’ experience in the drilling industry, with at least one (1) year of experience operating a variety of rigs (i.e. sonic, rotary, auger)
  • Negative drug test
  • Satisfactory results of a background check (and your authorization to conduct a routine background check) – offenses will be 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) is an essential requirement to function in this job
  • 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).
  • To comply with health and safety standards to protect against workplace hazards, employees may be required to shave or maintain facial hair in a manner that ensures a proper seal for respirator use.

Nice To Haves

  • CDL Class A
  • State Driller License

Responsibilities

  • Operate drill rigs and drilling equipment with high proficiency
  • Maintain daily drilling reports
  • Ensure equipment is in safe working condition and conduct routine and preventative maintenance, as needed
  • Lead a drilling crew by training and mentoring employees and maintaining a safe environment
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of MSDS, CEU’s and JSA’s
  • Approve employee timesheets
  • Complete well logs, logbook, repair orders, tailgates, and Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports
  • Promote positive and professional relationships with team members and clients
  • Maintain all required certifications
  • Be able to safely lift up to 50 pounds
  • Completes other duties and projects, as assigned

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Starting wage of $25.00 - $38.00 per hour based on experience
  • 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
  • Driller License 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
  • Safety gear provided
  • Flexible career paths
  • 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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