Demo

Driller Apprentice

CATLIN Engineers and Scientists
Wilmington, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2026

Company Description

CATLIN Engineers and Scientists has been a trusted provider of environmental and geotechnical engineering, as well as drilling services, throughout the Southeast since 1985. The company offers professional engineering, planning, and management services to a diverse range of clients. These include federal, state, and local governments, industrial organizations, and private companies. CATLIN is committed to delivering reliable and innovative solutions tailored to meet client needs.


Job Description

DRILLER APPRENTICE (IMMEDIATE OPENING in Wilmington and Roanoke Rapids, NC)


CATLIN is seeking an entry level person to assist with our drilling operations in North and South Carolina. This position involves physical labor working directly with a Wilmington or Roanoke Rapids NC based drill crew performing environmental and geotechnical exploratory drilling.​


Work will include helping driller with boring and monitoring well installation and collecting soil and groundwater samples for laboratory analysis.


Must be self-motivated, hardworking, work well in a team environment, able to lift and carry at least 50 lbs., work in all weather conditions, and able to travel approximately 90% of the time out of town. Overnight travel is routinely required.


Ideal candidate would want to pursue a career in the drilling industry.


Job Locations

Home-based mobilization is an option for the right candidate

  • Wilmington, NC
  • Washington/Roanoke Rapids, NC
  • Raleigh, NC
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Conway, SC
  • Columbia, SC


Required Qualifications

  • Able to legally work in the United States.
  • Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for travel.
  • Must be willing to work in a drug-free environment and pass a pre-employment drug test.
  • Candidate must be able to obtain DOD security clearance which includes thorough background checks.
  • NC CDL Class A or ability to obtain a plus


Benefits Include

  • Hourly Pay: $18-25/hr based on experience and qualifications
  • ​​Opportunities for growth and advancement
  • Training and Professional Development
  • Paid time off
  • Employer paid HSA Health insurance plan
  • Employer paid Dental insurance plan
  • Employer paid Vision insurance plan
  • 401K program
  • Life Insurance
  • Annual work clothing allowance and safety gear
  • Annual Medical Monitoring Program
  • Health & Safety Training​


CATLIN is an equal opportunity employer.


Please email hiring-ilm@catlinusa.com for application or fill out an application in person at 220 Old Dairy Road, Wilmington, NC 28405

Salary : $18 - $25

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Driller Apprentice jobs in the Wilmington, NC area that may be a better fit.

  • Carteret Health Care Morehead, NC
  • The patient safety observer is a member of the healthcare team. The observer is responsible for monitoring one or more assigned patients on a designated un... more
  • 1 Month Ago

  • Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Cape Fear NC, NC
  • In 1970, David Duck started a plumbing company in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma known as Mr. Rooter Plumbing. Mr. Rooter® Plumbing grew because it earned a reput... more
  • 7 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!