Traveling Driller

Cascade Home•Marietta, OH

About The Position

The Traveling Driller operates drill rigs and drilling equipment, maintains equipment and drilling records, and leads and supports a drilling crew while promoting a safe work environment. The role is based out of the Marietta location and involves travel approximately 95% of the time, with destinations varying by project and business needs. Projects typically follow a 10-days-on, 4-days-off schedule, with workdays of 10–14 hours and occasional weekend travel. Traveling employees receive a private hotel room at no cost and per diem. The position offers a starting wage of $23.00–$25.00 per hour, paid vacation, holidays and sick leave, overtime potential, benefits, project-based and license bonuses, performance-based merit increases, and professional growth opportunities. 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. Employees may be required to wear respiratory protection under specified site conditions and to maintain facial hair in a way that allows a proper respirator seal. The employer is an equal opportunity employer and offers reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

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.
Satisfactory background check results and authorization to conduct a routine background check.
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 Federal Interstate FMCSA requirements to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle.
Pass a HAZWOPER physical.
Verify legal right to work in the United States under IRCA.
Wear respiratory protection when required by a site-specific Health and Safety Plan or when air monitoring indicates potential exposure at specified levels; facial hair may need to be maintained to ensure a 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 assigned duties and projects.

Benefits

Starting wage of $23.00–$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.
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.
Safety gear provided.
CORE Safety Training Program and professional growth and advancement opportunities.