Coring Driller Assistant — Earn While You Learn

Boart Longyear; Wytheville (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Medical benefits

401K

Paid time off

Rewards program (BRAVO)

Employee discount

Job summary

Boart Longyear is seeking a Coring Driller Assistant in Virginia to join its field crews. This entry‑level role offers paid training, MSHA and First Aid certification, and a clear path to Driller Supervisor with growth and pay bumps at milestones.

You will support drilling crews, travel to sites across Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee and beyond, and work 12+ hour shifts during 14–20 day on/off cycles. Our team emphasizes safety and hands‑on learning.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications are listed; successful candidates must be willing to travel to worksites across Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee and other states.
• Must have a valid U.S. Driver’s License and U.S. Work Authorization.

Responsibilities

• Provide semi-skilled labor-intensive assistance for drilling crews and assist in rigging up/down and moving to new drill locations.
• Haul supplies, perform material handling, mix drilling fluids, and assist with maintenance and site inspections.
• Assist in training new drillers in a safe environment and ensure proper labeling of samples.

Job description

Boart Longyear is seeking a Coring Driller Assistant in Virginia to join its field crews. This entry‑level role offers paid training, MSHA and First Aid certification, and a clear path to Driller Supervisor with growth and pay bumps at milestones.

You will support drilling crews, travel to sites across Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee and beyond, and work 12+ hour shifts during 14–20 day on/off cycles. Our team emphasizes safety and hands‑on learning.