Traveling Driller

Cascade Home•Mineola, NY

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About The Position

Aquifer Drilling and Testing, Inc. is hiring a Traveling Driller for its Mineola location, which travels about 30% of the time within the Tri-State area and Mid-Atlantic States. Projects typically operate Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend and night shifts 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 operates drill rigs and drilling equipment, maintains equipment and drilling records, and leads and mentors a drilling crew while promoting a safe work environment. The position may require wearing respiratory protection and maintaining facial hair in a manner that permits a proper respirator seal when site conditions or safety plans require it. Employment is conditional on passing a pre-employment background check and drug test and maintaining a clean driving record in accordance with DOT requirements. The company offers a starting wage of $46.00–$47.88 per hour, paid vacation, holidays and sick leave, potential overtime, employee-only medical coverage at no cost, bonuses and merit increases, and reimbursement for CDL training. Professional development includes safety training and opportunities for advancement and growth.

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.
Valid driver’s license for the state of residence and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report; this is essential to performing the job.
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.
Pass a drug test and receive satisfactory results from a background check; authorization for a routine background check is required.
Maintain a clean driving record in accordance with DOT requirements.
Verify legal authorization to work in the United States under IRCA.
Comply with site-specific respiratory protection requirements when applicable, including maintaining facial hair in a manner that allows 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 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 $46.00–$47.88 per hour.
Two weeks of paid vacation.
Seven paid holidays.
At least 40 hours of paid sick leave.
Potential for overtime.
Employee-only medical coverage at no 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.
State-of-the-art CORE Safety Training Program with safety gear provided.
Flexible career paths and opportunities for advancement and growth.