Traveling Driller

Cascade Home•Peralta, NM

About The Position

Cascade Drilling, LP is hiring a Traveling Driller for its Peralta location. The role travels approximately 80% of the time within the Southwest region, as far as the Louisiana border. Projects typically follow a 10-days-on, 4-days-off schedule, depending on project requirements; workdays may be 10–12 hours, and occasional weekend travel may be required. Traveling employees receive a private hotel room at no cost and per diem. The Driller operates drilling rigs and equipment, leads and mentors a drilling crew, and maintains safe operations, equipment, and project documentation. The role may require wearing respiratory protection when specified by site safety plans or indicated by air monitoring. Employment is conditional on passing a pre-employment background check and drug test and maintaining a clean driving record in accordance with DOT requirements. The company offers competitive hourly pay, benefits, paid time off, potential overtime, project and performance bonuses, CDL training reimbursement, safety training, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in the drilling industry, including at least 1 year operating a variety of rigs such as sonic, rotary, or auger rigs.
Negative drug test.
Satisfactory background check results and authorization to conduct a routine background check; offenses are reviewed case by case.
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 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 IRCA.
Wear respiratory protection when required by a site-specific Health and Safety Plan or air-monitoring results; facial hair may need to be maintained or shaved to ensure a proper respirator seal.
Maintain a clean driving record in accordance with DOT requirements.

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 perform 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, CEUs, and JSAs.
Approve employee timesheets.
Complete well logs, logbooks, repair orders, tailgates, and Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
Promote positive and professional relationships with team members and clients.
Maintain all required certifications.
Safely lift up to 50 pounds.
Complete other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

Starting wage of $25.00–$38.00 per hour based on experience.
Two weeks of paid vacation.
Seven paid holidays.
At least 40 hours of paid sick leave.
Great benefits at minimal cost to the employee.
Potential for overtime.
Project-based bonuses, Driller License bonuses, and performance-based merit increases.
$2,000 employee referral bonus.
Reimbursement for attending CDL Training School and pay increases after obtaining a CDL A.
Private hotel room at no cost for traveling employees and per diem.
State-of-the-art CORE Safety Training Program with safety gear provided.
Flexible career paths and opportunities for advancement and growth.
Mentors and experts who help shape the industry.