Traveling Rotary Driller

Cascade HomeUpland, CA
Hybrid

About The Position

Cascade Drilling, LP is seeking a Traveling Rotary Driller. We offer competitive pay and benefits, including a starting wage of $25.00 - $28.00 per hour, paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave. We also provide opportunities for overtime, project-based bonuses, Driller License bonuses, performance-based merit increases, and an Employee Referral Bonus of $2,000. Reimbursement for CDL Training School and pay increases after obtaining a CDL A are also offered. This role involves travel approximately 50-60% of the time, mainly within Southern California, Arizona, and Nevada. Projects typically operate Monday-Friday with occasional weekend and night shifts, and workday schedules may be 10-12 hours. Private hotel rooms are provided at no cost, along with per diem. We are committed to professional growth, offering a State of the Art CORE Safety Training Program, flexible career paths, opportunities for advancement, and mentorship from industry experts. Employment is conditional upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check, drug test, and maintaining a clean driving record.

Requirements

  • CDL Class A and State Driller License is preferred
  • 3+ years’ experience in the drilling industry, with at least one (1) year of experience operating a variety of rigs (i.e. sonic, rotary, auger)
  • Negative drug test
  • Satisfactory results of a background check (and your authorization to conduct a routine background check) – offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis
  • Possessing a valid Driver’s License for the state in which you reside and satisfactory results of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) is an essential requirement to function in this job
  • Obtaining and maintaining an interstate DOT Medical Card and meeting all Federal Interstate FMCSA requirements to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle
  • Passing a HAZWOPER physical
  • Verifying your legal right to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA)
  • Respiratory Protection will be required to be worn if specified by a site-specific Health and Safety Plan, or when air monitoring indicates potential for exposure levels to reach an established action, level, threshold limit value (TLV), or permissible exposure limit (PEL).
  • To comply with health and safety standards to protect against workplace hazards, employees may be required to shave or maintain facial hair in a manner that ensures a proper seal for respirator use.

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, CEU’s and JSA’s
  • Approve employee timesheets
  • Complete well logs, logbook, repair orders, tailgates, and Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports
  • Promote positive and professional relationships with team members and clients
  • Maintain all required certifications
  • Be able to safely lift up to 50 pounds
  • Completes other duties and projects, as assigned

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Starting wage of $25.00 - $28.00 per hour
  • 2 Weeks paid Vacation
  • 7 paid holidays
  • 40 hours paid sick leave, at a minimum
  • Great potential for overtime
  • Great Benefits at a minimal cost to the employee
  • Project-based bonuses
  • Driller License bonuses
  • Performance-based merit increases
  • Employee Referral Bonus of $2,000
  • Reimbursement for attending CDL Training School
  • Pay increases after obtaining a CDL A
  • Opportunity for travel
  • Private hotel room for traveling employees at ZERO cost
  • Per diem
  • State of the Art CORE Safety Training Program
  • Safety gear provided
  • Flexible career paths
  • Opportunities for advancement and growth
  • Work with mentors and experts who help shape the industry
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