What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driller Assistant -Starting Pay $20.00/hr - Health Benefits, Vacation, 401K position at Ridge Drilling?
Are you looking for a hands-on career with growth opportunities? We are a family-owned drilling company with over 15 years of experience in water wells and geotechnical drilling. We’re seeking a Driller Assistant to join our crew and support daily drilling operations.
Starting pay is $20.00 per hour / 90 day evaluation period.
CDL Drivers and/or Experienced Drillers will start at a higher pay.
**CALL Danielle at (813) 480-5494 if you are INTERESTED in the position for a pre-interview screening**
What You’ll Do:
- Assist drillers with setting up and operating drilling rig.
- Perform Heavy Lifting
- Handling Steel Drill Rod and 24" / 36" steel pipe wrenches.
- Mixing drilling fluids.
- Operating drill rig sampling hammer w/ cathead by pulling rope repeatedly.
- Breaking or opening steel sampling spoons to collect and label soil samples.
- Carrying/ Moving Steel hollow stem augers that can weigh as much as 100 lbs. each.
- Cleaning up drilling location once completed to company standards (includes fixing fences, pavers, sod, sprinklers).
- Conduct routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles.
- Follow all safety procedures and company standards.
What We’re Looking For:
- Hardworking, reliable, and willing to learn.
- Previous experience working outdoors in physically demanding environments.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting (50 lbs.), carrying, bending, squatting and other manual labor tasks daily.
- Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Must have a Valid driver’s license with a clean record (CDL a plus).
- Ability to travel occasionally.
- We work for government, military and schools, must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening.
Why Join Us:
- Benefits package (health insurance, holidays, PTO)
- Overtime opportunities.
- Bonus opportunities.
- Career growth – assistants can advance to Driller positions.
- Steady work with a well-established company.
- Family-oriented team environment.
**CALL Danielle at (813) 480-5494 if you are INTERESTED in the position for a pre-interview screening**
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you comfortable working outside in the heat?
- Are you capable of lifting over 50 pounds?
- Have you had any traffic tickets or accidents in the last 5 years?
License/Certification:
- Drivers License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20