Coring Driller Assistant - Earn While You Learn

Boart Longyear Ltd.; Glendale, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401K

Paid time off

BRAVO rewards

PPE & boot allowance

Job summary

Boart Longyear is seeking a Coring Driller Assistant to join its drilling services team in the United States. You will train on MSHA, First Aid, and other certifications while supporting crews on remote sites.

Expect 14–20 days on, 7–10 days off with overtime, per diem, and a clear path from Driller Assistant to Field Supervisor. Rugged outdoor work, heavy lifting, and hands-on gear handling are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Willing to travel to worksites across multiple states.
• Able to commute long distances (300+ miles).
• Willing to work in remote locations and in all-weather elements.
• Willing to work 12+ hour shifts for 14-20 days at a time.
• Must have a valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• Must have valid U.S. Work Authorization.
• Must pass background and drug screening.
• Must pass a Physical Functional Fitness Evaluation.
• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of directly related drilling experience or related roles.

Responsibilities

• Hauling supplies to and from the drill site.
• Manual material handling.
• Mixing drilling fluids.
• Making connections – Adding/Removing rods to/from drill string.
• Sample Collection – Ensure bags/cores are labeled correctly and kept in numeric order.
• Building chip trays.
• Assist in rigging up/down and moving to new drill locations.
• Fueling of site equipment and preventative maintenance.
• Complete daily site inspections and pre-shift inspections on equipment.
• Provide site inductions to visitors.
• Maintain an accurate parts inventory.
• General condition of and optimum life of equipment and tooling.
• Other duties as assigned by Driller/Field Supervisor.
• Training of new drillers when needed.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Boart Longyear is seeking a Coring Driller Assistant to join its drilling services team in the United States. You will train on MSHA, First Aid, and other certifications while supporting crews on remote sites.

Expect 14–20 days on, 7–10 days off with overtime, per diem, and a clear path from Driller Assistant to Field Supervisor. Rugged outdoor work, heavy lifting, and hands-on gear handling are part of the role.