Driller Assistant: High-Earning Field Role with Training

Boart Longyear; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + overtime

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K

PTO

BRAVO rewards program

Employee discount

Job summary

Boart Longyear is hiring for a Sonic Driller Assistant in the United States. You will support drilling crews with semi-skilled tasks, operate or assist with various equipment, and participate in safety and training programs while earning overtime and bonuses.

The role includes long shifts, extensive travel, and opportunities to advance to roles like Driller Assistant or Field Supervisor with pay bumps at milestones. Boart Longyear emphasizes safety, training, and a strong team culture.

Qualifications

• Willing to travel by plane or car to sites across multiple states.
• Able to commute long distances for shifts (up to 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 or heavy labor experience.

Responsibilities

• Hauling supplies to and from the drill site.
• Manual material handling.
• Mixing drilling fluids.
• Adding/Removing rods to/from drill string.
• Sample collection and labeling (bags/cores).
• Building chip trays.
• Assist in rigging up/down and moving to new drill locations.
• Fueling site equipment and conducting preventive maintenance.
• Complete daily site inspections, mast inspections and pre-shift inspections on all equipment.
• Provide site inductions to all visitors.
• Maintain an accurate parts inventory.
• Maintain general condition of and optimum life of equipment and tooling.
• Other duties as assigned by Driller/Field Supervisor.
• May train new drillers in a safe environment when needed.

Skills

Willing to travel

Physical stamina

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Boart Longyear is hiring for a Sonic Driller Assistant in the United States. You will support drilling crews with semi-skilled tasks, operate or assist with various equipment, and participate in safety and training programs while earning overtime and bonuses.

The role includes long shifts, extensive travel, and opportunities to advance to roles like Driller Assistant or Field Supervisor with pay bumps at milestones. Boart Longyear emphasizes safety, training, and a strong team culture.