Driller - Eastern Coring

Safety, Stability & Financial Security

Safety, Stability & Financial Security: For over 135 years, Boart Longyear has helped people build safe, stable careers with the opportunity to support their families and plan for secure futures. You’ve mastered the rig. Now choose the employer that matches your standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate the drill and lead a small crew while supporting all site operations: make/break connections (add/remove rods); handle rods/tools and perform manual material handling; haul supplies to/from the drill site; mix drilling fluids; collect, label, and organize samples and build chip trays; assist with rig-up/rig-down and site moves; fuel equipment and perform basic operator/PM service (greasing, oil changes, housekeeping); complete pre-start, daily site, and rig inspections; maintain accurate parts/supplies inventory; perform basic measurements/calculations; provide site inductions to visitors; and maintain/document the condition and service life of equipment and tooling.
• Prepare daily reports of all drilling activities. Some examples of these reports are: reflect footage drilled, time spent performing other activities besides drilling, timekeeping for payroll purposes and reporting supplies consumed.
• Participate in weekly safety and daily line out meetings.
• Maintain accurate operating records, including daily drill reports and inventory logs.
• Contribute to and establish effective workplace relationships.
• Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills, coaching and mentoring to other field employees.

Qualifications

• 2-3 year of consistent experience as a Driller or Driller Assistant in Drilling, Mining, or adjacent/related industry.
• Previous experience in related positions such as: construction laborer, heavy laborer, mechanic, and mechanical work.
• Excellent in communicating with clients and supervisor and be able to work positively with others.
• Complete knowledge of mechanics as related to drill rigs, diesel, hydraulics, electrical.
• Able to personally handle heavy wrenches, lift and/or carry heavy tools or supplies and operate levers with both hands.
• Willing to travel by plane or car to worksites throughout Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Idaho 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 and capable of acquiring CDL.
• Must have valid U.S. Work Authorization.
• Pass background and drug screening.
• Pass a Physical Functional Fitness Evaluation.

Benefits

• Strong Day Rate + Overtime – First-year total comp typically $95k-$125k with overtime & bonuses.
• Medical, Dental, Vision – Full family coverage options from Day 1 of first full month of employment.
• 401(k) Match & Financial Coaching – Plan for long-term security.
• Travel on Us, Per Diem in Your Pocket – Focus on the work, not the logistics: airfare covered and a steady per diem.
• Gear & Allowances – Company-funded PPE, boot allowance, and work attire.
• BRAVO Recognition – Cash and swag awards for safety milestones and innovation.

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.

Company Overview

Global Drilling Services: At Boart Longyear Drilling Services, you’ll join a world-leading provider of contract drilling solutions with a legacy of safe and reliable performance since 1890. Our Drilling Services division delivers a full range of drilling capabilities — including mineral exploration, water services, production drilling, reverse circulation, sonic, surface and underground coring — for a diverse global customer base spanning 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.