Driller's Helper

About the role

A Driller’s Helper will assist the driller in various drilling techniques and tasks, including moving, setting up, and operating drilling rigs and related equipment. The position involves site investigation and geotechnical drilling to determine soil characteristics and install monitoring wells, inclinometers, piezometers, and other instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Ability to lift drill steel and materials weighing up to 80 lbs.
• Label sample containers as directed
• Assist driller in maintenance and repairs to drill rig
• Delivering field supplies
• Performing shop / yard duties at direction of management
• Independently complete computer-based training based on client needs
• Loading and unloading trucks
• Bag or jar samples for analysis
• Assist in installing monitoring well casing and screens
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Help move drilling rigs and equipment from site to site, set up in the new site
• Help obtain drilling core samples
• Dig and clean mud pits and drains
• Aid in well development and pumping tests
• Operate equipment such as pumps for air, water and mud, and equipment and tools used to correct problems
• Carry out minor maintenance and repairs, including lubrication and cleaning
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• At least 21 years old or older due to interstate driving regulation
• Ability to communicate via email
• Mechanical skills preferred
• Class A CDL license preferred but not required
• Must be able to obtain DOT medical card and will be subject to ongoing and random drug screening
• Must pass company background checks including drug screen
• Must have an excellent driving record within company standards

Qualifications

• One year experience preferred
• High School Diploma

Skills

• Physical strength and endurance
• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Basic mechanical aptitude

Benefits

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.