Driller

World Resources Institute; Woodinville (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cascade Environmental, LLC in Woodinville, WA, is seeking an experienced drilling operator. You will operate drill rigs, maintain daily reports, and ensure equipment is safe and well‑maintained.

The role leads a crew, mentors staff, and supports safety programs; travel 80–90% with nights away, while home every night when not traveling; CDL Class A and State Driller license preferred and background/drug checks required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in the drilling industry with rig operation experience.
• Valid CDL Class A and state driller license preferred.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Operate drill rigs and equipment with high proficiency.
• Maintain daily drilling reports and logs.
• Ensure equipment safety and perform routine maintenance.
• Lead a drilling crew, training staff and enforcing safety.
• Keep up to date with MSDS, CEU and JSA requirements.
• Verify timesheets and manage documentation.
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Travel 80-90% with occasional nights away, full provisions.

Skills

Drilling operations

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Education

CDL Class A license

State Driller License preferred

Tools

Sonic rigs

Rotary rigs

Auger rigs

Job description

HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW -

• We offer competitive pay and benefits –
  • Starting wage of $26.00 - $28.00 per hour
  • 2 Weeks paid Vacation; 7 paid holidays; 40 hours paid sick leave, at a minimum
  • Great potential for overtime
  • Great Benefits at a minimal cost to the employee
  • Project-based bonuses, Driller License bonuses AND performance-based merit increases
  • Employee Referral Bonus of $2,000
  • Reimbursement for attending CDL Training School AND pay increases after obtaining a CDL A
• We offer the opportunity for travel –
  • Our Woodinville location travels 80-90% of the time but will be home every night. Travel is within the Puget/surrounding areas and some of the eastern state of Washington
  • Projects typically operate on a Monday - Friday schedule with occasional weekend and night shifts, depending on project requirements. Workday schedules may be 10 – 12 hours
  • Occasional travel on the weekends may be required
  • Private hotel room for traveling employees at ZERO cost AND per diem
• We offer the opportunity to grow professionally –
  • State of the Art CORE Safety Training Program with safety gear provided
  • Flexible career paths with opportunities for advancement and growth
  • Encouragement to pursue new roles nationwide, explore a variety of projects, and work with mentors and experts who help shape the industry
• Offer of employment is conditional upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check and drug test and maintaining a clean driving record, in accordance with DOT requirements.

HERE’S AN IDEA OF WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO -

• Operate drill rigs and drilling equipment with high proficiency
• Maintain daily drilling reports
• Ensure equipment is in safe working condition and conduct routine and preventative maintenance, as needed
• Lead a drilling crew by training and mentoring employees and maintaining a safe environment
• Maintain up-to‑date knowledge of MSDS, CEU’s and JSA’s
• Approve employee timesheets
• Complete well logs, logbook, repair orders, tailgates, and Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports
• Promote positive and professional relationships with team members and clients
• Maintain all required certifications
• Be able to safely lift up to 50 pounds
• Completes other duties and projects, as assigned

HERE’S WHAT WE REQUIRE -

• CDL Class A and State Driller License is preferred
• 3+ years’ experience in the drilling industry, with at least one (1) year of experience operating a variety of rigs (i.e. sonic, rotary, auger)
• Negative drug test
• Satisfactory results of a background check (and your authorization to conduct a routine background check) – offenses will be reviewed on a case-by‑case basis
• Possessing a valid Driver’s License for the state in which you reside and satisfactory results of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) is an essential requirement to function in this job
• Obtaining and maintaining an interstate DOT Medical Card and meeting all Federal Interstate FMCSA requirements to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle
• Passing a HAZWOPER physical
• Verifying your legal right to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA)
• Respiratory Protection will be required to be worn if specified by a site‑specific Health and Safety Plan, or when air monitoring indicates potential for exposure levels to reach an established action, level, threshold limit value (TLV), or permissible exposure limit (PEL).To comply with health and safety standards to protect against workplace hazards, employees may be required to shave or maintain facial hair in a manner that ensures a proper seal for respirator use.

Cascade Environmental, LLC, and our subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination. EEO is the Law.

Cascade is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [phone].