Driller Assistant

About the role

Project-based 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.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Negative drug test
• Satisfactory results of a background check (offenses reviewed on a case-by-case basis)
• Valid Driver’s License for the state of residence and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• Interstate DOT Medical Card and compliance with Federal Interstate FMCSA requirements
• Passing a HAZWOPER physical
• Legal right to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA)
• Respiratory Protection may be required; employees may need to shave or maintain facial hair to ensure proper respirator seal

Benefits

• Starting pay of $23.00 – $25.00 per hour; zero experience required
• Starting pay of $25.00 per hour for those with a CDL A
• 2 weeks paid vacation
• 7 paid holidays
• 40 hours paid sick leave, at a minimum
• Great potential for overtime
• Private hotel room at zero cost and per diem for traveling employees
• State of the Art CORE Safety Training Program with necessary safety gear provided

Schedule

• Projects typically operate Monday – Friday with occasional weekend and night shifts, depending on project requirements
• Workday schedules may be 10 – 12 hours
• Occasional travel on weekends may be required
• Travel is within the Greater Puget Sound surrounding areas and parts of eastern Washington state
• Woodinville location travels 80–90% of the time but will be home most nights