Traveling Driller Assistant
$41,600–$52,000 year
On-sitePeralta, New Mexico, United States
Job Summary
Drive, operate, and maintain drill rigs, vehicles, forklifts, skid-steers, and other equipment while working outdoors in two- or three-person crews. Conduct pre-trip inspections, perform physical labor such as shoveling drilling debris, and transport materials using proper lifting techniques. Solve problems productively within the team and follow all safety policies and procedures, including wearing respiratory protection when required. Maintain all required certifications and training, ensuring compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations. Projects typically operate on a 10 days on, 4 days off schedule with workdays of 10–12 hours, and occasional weekend travel may be required.
Required Qualifications
- Negative drug test
- Satisfactory results of a background check (and your authorization to conduct a routine background check)
- Possessing a valid Driver's License for the state in which you reside and satisfactory results of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
- Obtaining and maintaining an interstate DOT Medical Card and meeting all Federal Interstate FMCSA requirements to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle
- Passing a HAZWOPER physical
- Verifying your legal right to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA)
- Be able to safely lift up to 50 pounds
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience working with sonic, auger, rotary or direct push rigs
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