Traveling Driller

Cascade Home•Gardner, MA

About The Position

Cascade Drilling, LP is hiring a Traveling Driller. The Gardner location travels about 80% of the time, mainly between Philadelphia and Maine, and employees are home most nights. Projects typically operate Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend and night shifts depending on project requirements. Workdays may last 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 operates drilling rigs and equipment, maintains drilling records and equipment, and leads and supports 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 under site-specific health and safety conditions; employees required to wear a respirator may need to maintain facial hair in a way that ensures a proper seal. Cascade describes opportunities for professional growth, including safety training, advancement, and the chance to pursue roles and projects nationwide. The company 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.
Negative 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 (MVR).
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 the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Safely lift up to 50 pounds.
Wear respiratory protection when required by a site-specific Health and Safety Plan or exposure monitoring; 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.
Complete other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

Starting wage of $25.00–$32.00+ 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 at no cost for traveling employees and per diem.
State-of-the-art CORE Safety Training Program with safety gear provided.
Professional growth, advancement, and flexible career paths.