Driller Assistant: Field Tech in NV (Earn While You Learn)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training & certifications

PPE provided

Boot allowance

Overtime pay

Job summary

Boart Longyear Ltd. invites applications for a Driller Assistant at our NV Surface RC site in Elko, NV. Role involves assisting drilling crews across Nevada and neighboring states, with long shifts and extended training opportunities.

Company-provided PPE, boot allowance, and paid training support growth in safety and technical skills. Expect to work 14–20 days on, 7–10 days off, with overtime and per diem benefits. Valid U.S.

Qualifications

• Willing to travel to worksites throughout Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado and other states where we do business.
• Able to commute long distances for shifts (300+ miles).
• Willing to work in remote locations and in all-weather elements.
• Willing to work at job sites for extended periods, 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 experience in drilling AND/OR Minimum of 1 year experience in related positions such as: construction laborer, heavy laborer, mechanic, and mechanical work.

Responsibilities

• Provide semi-skilled labor-intensive assistance for drilling crews.
• 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 – Bags/cores labeled correctly and in numeric order.
• Building chip trays.
• Assist in rigging up/down and moving to new drill locations.
• Fueling of site equipment and conducting preventative maintenance.
• Complete daily site inspections and pre-shift inspections on all equipment.
• Provide site inductions to visitors.
• Maintain an accurate parts inventory.
• General condition and life extension of site equipment and tooling.
• Other duties as assigned by Driller/Field Supervisor.
• Train new drillers when needed.

Skills

Willing to travel

Valid U.S. Driver’s License

Long shifts (12+ hours)

Background and drug screening

Physical Fitness Evaluation

Education

High School diploma or GED or equivalent

1 year drilling or related experience

Job description

Boart Longyear Ltd. invites applications for a Driller Assistant at our NV Surface RC site in Elko, NV. Role involves assisting drilling crews across Nevada and neighboring states, with long shifts and extended training opportunities.

Company-provided PPE, boot allowance, and paid training support growth in safety and technical skills. Expect to work 14–20 days on, 7–10 days off, with overtime and per diem benefits. Valid U.S.