Traveling Environmental Field Assistant

Cascade Home•Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Cascade Drilling, LP is hiring a Traveling Environmental Field Assistant for projects that travel from the Indianapolis location throughout the Midwest and Northeast. Travel is approximately 80% of the time. Projects typically follow a 10-days-on, 4-days-off schedule, depending on project requirements, and workdays may be 10–12 hours. Occasional weekend travel may be required. Traveling employees receive a private hotel room at no cost and per diem. The role involves working outdoors year-round as part of a two- or three-person crew. The assistant drives, operates, and maintains drill rigs, vehicles, forklifts, skid-steers, and other equipment; conducts pre-trip inspections; performs physical labor; and follows all safety policies and procedures. Training, safety gear, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement are offered. Starting pay is $19.50–$26.00 per hour, based on experience and CDL. 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 shave or maintain facial hair to ensure a proper seal.

Requirements

Pass a drug test.
Receive satisfactory results from a background check and authorize a routine background check; offenses are reviewed case by case.
Have a 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 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 the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Comply with respiratory protection requirements when specified by the site-specific Health and Safety Plan or indicated by air monitoring; maintain facial hair as necessary to ensure respirator fit.
Safely lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with sonic, auger, rotary, or direct push rigs is a plus but not required.
A CDL; reimbursement for CDL training and pay increases after obtaining a CDL A are offered.

Responsibilities

Drive, operate, and maintain drill rigs, vehicles, forklifts, skid-steers, and other equipment.
Work outdoors year-round as part of a two- or three-person crew.
Solve problems and work productively in a team.
Follow all safety policies and procedures.
Conduct pre-trip inspections.
Perform physical labor, including shoveling drilling debris and transporting materials using proper lifting techniques.
Maintain all required certifications and training.
Safely lift up to 50 pounds.
Complete other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

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.
Performance-based merit increases.
Employee referral bonus of $2,000.
Reimbursement for attending CDL training school.
Private hotel room for traveling employees at no cost.
Per diem.
State-of-the-art CORE Safety Training Program and necessary safety gear provided.
Flexible career paths and opportunities for advancement and growth.
Mentors and experts, and opportunities to explore projects and roles nationwide.