Underground Driller Assistant

Do you have Underground Driller Assistance experience?

Then the Boart Longyear underground (UG) reverse circulation (RC) driller’s assistant position is just for you.

Globally, Boart Longyear is the client choice in the industries we serve, including minerals exploration, water resources (wells, exploration and dewatering), environmental and infrastructure drilling. The teams that work within the Drilling Services Group for Boart Longyear are the global industry leaders in the large rotary, surface and UG RC, surface and UG core, sonic and percussive drilling methods. Our global teams of drillers are safety-focused, well trained, skilled, experienced, knowledgeable and committed to our culture, customers and business.

Pay: $20-$23/hr

Schedule: Traveling across different states. Could have 10 days working with 5 days off types.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide semi-skilled, labor intensive, assistance to the driller for UG RC drilling with tasks including, but not limited to:

Maintain a focus on Safety with a positive attitude and willingness to operate in a team setting;

Assistance in equipment and tooling preparation during rig moves;

Hauling supplies to and from the drill site;

Collection of high-quality samples (bulk and chips) for visual and chemical analysis;

Mixing drilling fluids; and

Adding and removing drill rods and tooling from the drill string.

The candidate will also be responsible for maintaining and preserving (minimizing unnecessary wear and tear) of all site equipment and tools. You will be responsible for keeping sample trays and sample bags in numerical order according to drill depth. Also, at times, you may be responsible for the training of new driller assistants in a safe environment.

Education and Experience:

Typically requires a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Qualifications:

Pass a drug screen, background check, physical and functional agility test and pulmonary function test;

Possess a valid driver’s license;

Have a good driving record;

Be able to lift 100 pounds repetitively;

Be able to work at suspended heights;

Be willing to work remotely for 14 to 20 days at a time; and

Be willing and able to work long hours (up to12-14 hours per shift).

Boart Longyear is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• how many years of heavy workload experience do you have
• Are you ok with completing a back round/drug screen check
• Are you okay with working in different weather conditions (extreme heat/cold) hauling materials to and from the drill site as required?
• pay range is 20-23 an hour is that ok

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: One location