Traveling Driller

Cascade Home•Little Falls, MN

About The Position

Cascade Drilling, LP is hiring a Traveling Driller. The role involves operating drilling rigs and equipment, leading and mentoring a drilling crew, maintaining safe working conditions and equipment, and completing drilling and vehicle documentation. The Little Falls location travels approximately 95% of the time, mainly within Kansas, Nebraska, the Midwest, and as far as the East Coast. Projects typically follow a 10-days-on, 4-days-off schedule, with workdays of 10–12 hours and occasional weekend travel. Traveling employees receive a private hotel room at no cost and per diem. Starting pay is $22.00–$25.00 per hour, with potential overtime, project-based and driller-license bonuses, and performance-based merit increases. Employment is conditional on passing a pre-employment background check and drug test and maintaining a clean driving record in accordance with DOT requirements.

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, and auger rigs.
Negative drug test.
Satisfactory background check 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.
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 specified by a site-specific Health and Safety Plan or when monitoring indicates potential exposure at applicable action levels, TLVs, or PELs; facial hair may need to be maintained 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 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, 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 $22.00–$25.00 per hour.
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, 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.
Professional growth opportunities, flexible career paths, and opportunities for advancement.