What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sonic Field Mechanic position at Boart Longyear?
Job Description
Job Description
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.
We are currently seeking experienced-level Mechanics to join our Boart Longyear team. This is an “on the road” position with a 14/7 roster including potential night-shift work hours. Reignite your skilled ‑ trade career by supporting the crews trusted to take on the industry’s toughest drilling jobs. If you thrive on hard work, open skies, and working on powerful equipment, this is your fast ‑ track to high earnings, valuable trade experience, and a team that feels like family.
Responsibilities
Compensation, Benefits and Perks
Talented people are attracted to companies with long-term success and a supportive workplace culture that encourages work-life balance. Boart Longyear offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities. If hired, you can expect:
Founded in 1890, Boart Longyear has spent 135 years pushing drilling tech to new depths. We’re the world’s largest provider of exploration drilling services and the company behind the rigs, rods, and tooling that make it possible—so when you pull on our hard hat, you’re backed by a century‑plus of know‑how, safety records, and rock‑solid paychecks.
What We Do
Global Drilling Services – Crews run diamond coring, reverse circulation, large‑diameter rotary, mine de‑watering, water‑supply, pump, production, and sonic rigs for copper, gold, nickel, zinc, uranium, and more—plus energy, oil‑sands, and environmental projects.
Products & Innovation – In‑house R&D owns hundreds of patents, building and servicing the heavy gear we rely on every shift.
Veracio Tech Division – Our digital arm fuses AI, sensors, and advanced analytics to give clients real‑time ore insights, cutting costs and keeping work steady.
Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, we operate rigs and manufacturing hubs across North & South America, EMEA, and APAC. Catch a glimpse of life on the rigs at boartlongyear.com and follow us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram and X .
Boart Longyear is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age veteran status, or any other protected status. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected to move forward will be contacted. Please apply online at https://careers.boartlongyear.com/
Business Line
Minerals and Energy
Company
Drilling Services
Function
Drilling Services
Auto req ID
15949BR
Region (Business Group)
NAM
Country
United States Of America
State/Province
Arizona
City
Phoenix
Job Description
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.
We are currently seeking experienced-level Mechanics to join our Boart Longyear team. This is an “on the road” position with a 14/7 roster including potential night-shift work hours. Reignite your skilled ‑ trade career by supporting the crews trusted to take on the industry’s toughest drilling jobs. If you thrive on hard work, open skies, and working on powerful equipment, this is your fast ‑ track to high earnings, valuable trade experience, and a team that feels like family.
Responsibilities
- Assisting with repairs on diesel powered hydraulic systems and machinery
- Supporting and assisting with diagnosis of hydraulic problems in equipment with a quick turnaround for getting rigs back in operations
- Performing basic maintenance of equipment
- Working safely while meeting all compliance requirements
- Typically requires a HS Diploma or equivalent
- Basic knowledge of tools and mechanical systems preferred
- Basic knowledge of FMCSA rules and regulations preferred or willingness to learn
- Basic knowledge of duplex and triplex mud pumps preferred or willingness to learn
- Able to list 50 pounds frequently
- Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and a demanding 14-on/7-off schedule with night shift potential.
- Must be willing to travel to field locations across the US
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work within a team environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
- Willingness to acquire necessary tools
- Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a CDL
- Must be able to be MSHA/OSHA certified
Compensation, Benefits and Perks
Talented people are attracted to companies with long-term success and a supportive workplace culture that encourages work-life balance. Boart Longyear offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities. If hired, you can expect:
- Competitive Pay Overtime Per Diem associated with 14-on/7-off schedule
- Full medical benefits including dental and vision
- Competitive 401K
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Employee recognition rewards program (BRAVO)
- Employee discount program (Perks)
Founded in 1890, Boart Longyear has spent 135 years pushing drilling tech to new depths. We’re the world’s largest provider of exploration drilling services and the company behind the rigs, rods, and tooling that make it possible—so when you pull on our hard hat, you’re backed by a century‑plus of know‑how, safety records, and rock‑solid paychecks.
What We Do
Global Drilling Services – Crews run diamond coring, reverse circulation, large‑diameter rotary, mine de‑watering, water‑supply, pump, production, and sonic rigs for copper, gold, nickel, zinc, uranium, and more—plus energy, oil‑sands, and environmental projects.
Products & Innovation – In‑house R&D owns hundreds of patents, building and servicing the heavy gear we rely on every shift.
Veracio Tech Division – Our digital arm fuses AI, sensors, and advanced analytics to give clients real‑time ore insights, cutting costs and keeping work steady.
Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, we operate rigs and manufacturing hubs across North & South America, EMEA, and APAC. Catch a glimpse of life on the rigs at boartlongyear.com and follow us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram and X .
Boart Longyear is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age veteran status, or any other protected status. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected to move forward will be contacted. Please apply online at https://careers.boartlongyear.com/
Business Line
Minerals and Energy
Company
Drilling Services
Function
Drilling Services
Auto req ID
15949BR
Region (Business Group)
NAM
Country
United States Of America
State/Province
Arizona
City
Phoenix