Traveling Driller

Cascade Home•Weatherford, TX

About The Position

Cascade Drilling, LP is hiring a Traveling Driller based at its Weatherford location, which travels 80% of the time. Travel is within the Southwest region to the Louisiana border. Projects typically operate on 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 role involves operating drill rigs and drilling equipment, maintaining drilling records and equipment, and leading and mentoring a drilling crew while promoting a safe work environment. 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. Respiratory protection may be required based on site-specific safety plans or monitoring results; employees may need to maintain facial hair in a way that permits a proper respirator seal. The company offers competitive pay, benefits, paid leave, overtime potential, project-based and other bonuses, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement. Starting wage is $25.00–$38.00 per hour.

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 and obtain satisfactory results from a background check.
Hold a valid driver's license for the state of residence and obtain satisfactory results from a Motor Vehicle Report.
Obtain and maintain an interstate DOT Medical Card and meet 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.
Comply with respiratory protection requirements when specified by the site-specific Health and Safety Plan or indicated by air monitoring; facial hair may need to be maintained to ensure a proper respirator seal.
Maintain a clean driving record in accordance with DOT requirements.
Safely lift up to 50 pounds.

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, logbook entries, 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.
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.
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 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, and opportunities to explore different projects and roles nationwide.