Traveling Driller

Aquifer Drilling and Testing, Inc.•Mineola, NY

13d•$46 - $48

About The Position

The Traveling Driller operates drill rigs and drilling equipment, maintains drilling and safety documentation, and ensures equipment is safe and properly maintained. The role leads and mentors a drilling crew, helps maintain a safe work environment, and builds professional relationships with team members and clients. The Mineola location travels about 30% of the time within the Tri-State area and Mid-Atlantic States. Projects typically run Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend and night shifts depending on project needs. 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. The position offers an hourly starting wage of $46.00–$47.88, paid vacation, holidays and sick leave, employee-only medical coverage at no cost, potential overtime, project-based and driller-license bonuses, performance-based merit increases, and a referral bonus. The company also reimburses CDL training school attendance and provides pay increases after obtaining a CDL A. Professional development includes safety training, career advancement opportunities, and access to mentors and a variety of projects. 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 role may require respiratory protection under site-specific safety requirements, including maintaining facial hair in a way that allows a proper respirator seal.

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.
Pass a drug test.
Authorize and obtain satisfactory results from a routine background check; offenses are reviewed case by case.
Hold a valid driver's license for the state of residence and obtain satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report results.
Obtain and maintain an interstate DOT Medical Card and meet all Federal Interstate FMCSA requirements for operating a Commercial Motor Vehicle.
Pass a HAZWOPER physical.
Verify legal authorization to work in the United States under IRCA.
Be able to safely lift up to 50 pounds.
Wear respiratory protection when required by a site-specific Health and Safety Plan or workplace exposure conditions; facial hair may need to be maintained to ensure a proper respirator seal.

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.
Complete other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

Starting wage of $46.00–$47.88 per hour.
Two weeks of paid vacation.
Seven paid holidays.
At least 40 hours of paid sick leave.
Employee-only medical coverage at no 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 for traveling employees at no cost and per diem.
Safety gear provided.
Flexible career paths with opportunities for advancement and growth.