Driller Assistant: High-Earning Field Tech with Training

Colonial Group; Butte (MT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Per diem

Bonuses

Medical benefits

Dental and vision

401K

PTO

Rewards program (BRAVO)

Employee discount program

Job summary

Boart Longyear is seeking a Surface RC Driller Assistant to join our drilling crews. Earn while you learn with paid training, certifications, and a clear path from assistant to field supervisor as you gain hands-on experience on challenging projects.

Travel across multiple states, long shifts, and a safety‑first culture offer a unique entry into skilled trades, with company‑funded PPE and advancement opportunities as you build your career in mining and exploration.

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.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in related positions such as construction laborer, heavy laborer, mechanic.

Responsibilities

• Hualing supplies to and from the drill site.
• Manual material handling.
• Mixing drilling fluids.
• Making connections – Adding/Removing rods to/from drill string.
• Sample collection – labeling, ordering, and securing cores/bags.
• Building chip trays.
• Assist in rigging up/down and moving to new drill locations.
• Fueling site equipment and conducting preventative maintenance.
• Complete daily site inspections and pre-shift checks on equipment.
• Provide site inductions to visitors.
• Maintain an accurate parts inventory.
• General upkeep of site equipment and tooling.
• Other duties as assigned by Driller/Field Supervisor.
• Occasionally train new drillers in a safe environment.

Skills

Willing to travel

Long shift availability

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Boart Longyear is seeking a Surface RC Driller Assistant to join our drilling crews. Earn while you learn with paid training, certifications, and a clear path from assistant to field supervisor as you gain hands-on experience on challenging projects.

Travel across multiple states, long shifts, and a safety‑first culture offer a unique entry into skilled trades, with company‑funded PPE and advancement opportunities as you build your career in mining and exploration.