Driller Assistant - NV Surface RC
Responsibilities
- Provide semi-skilled labor-intensive assistance for drilling crews.
- This could include the operation of various types of vehicles, equipment/machinery and other tasks including:
- Hauling supplies to and from the drill site
- Manual material handling
- Mixing drilling fluids
- Making connections – Adding/Removing rods to/from drill string.
- Sample Collection – Ensure bags/cores are labeled correctly, are legible, kept in numeric order according to designated footages and closed securely.
- Building chip trays.
- Auxiliary tasks such as assisting in rigging up/down and moving to new drill locations.
- Fueling of site equipment and conducting preventative maintenance (Oil Changes, Greasing, Fueling, etc.).
- Complete daily site inspections, mast inspections and pre-shift inspections on all equipment.
- Responsible for providing site inductions to all visitors.
- Responsible for maintaining an accurate parts inventory.
- Responsible for general condition of and obtaining optimum life out of all site equipment and tooling.
- Other duties as assigned by Driller/Field Supervisor
- At times, you may be responsible for the training of new driller assistant in a safe environment.
- Willing to travel by plane or car to worksites throughout Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado and other states where we do business.
- Able to commute long distances for shifts (300+ miles)
- Willing to work in remote locations and in all-weather elements
- Willing to work at job sites for an extended period of time, 12+ hour shifts for 14-20 days at a time
- Must have a valid U.S. Driver’s License
- Must have valid U.S. Work Authorization
- Pass background and drug screening
- Pass a Physical Functional Fitness Evaluation
- High School diploma or GED or equivalent
- Minimum of 1 year of directly related experience in drilling AND/OR Minimum of 1 year experience in related positions such as: construction laborer, heavy laborer, mechanic, and mechanical work.
- Competitive Pay + Overtime – First-year total comp typically $85k-$97k with overtime, per diem & bonuses.
- full medical benefits including dental and vision
- competitive 401K
- paid time off (PTO)
- employee recognition rewards program (BRAVO)
- employee discount program (Perks).
Minimum Qualifications
Compensation, Benefits And Perks
About Boart Longyear
About Boart Longyear Since 1890, Boart Longyear has led the way in drilling services, orebody knowledge technology, and productivity-driven equipment for mining and exploration. We support projects across copper, gold, nickel, zinc, uranium and other critical commodities. We are recognized for innovative solutions, technical expertise, and operational excellence in some of the most challenging environments worldwide, backed by deep investment in safety, people, and equipment. Our People & Values Great ideas come from diverse teams. We foster an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone is heard. Our vision: lead the industry in safety, innovation, and productivity. Our values: Integrity, Health & Safety, Teamwork & Diversity, Customer Focus, and Sustainability.
Company Overview
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