Driller Assistant: Paid Training, Overtime & Growth

Colonial Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training & certifications

Overtime pay

PPE and boot allowance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Boart Longyear is seeking a Pump Driller Assistant in Salt Lake City, UT to learn on the job and support drilling crews. You’ll earn while you learn, with paid certifications and a clear path to advanced roles within the organization.

Expect 12+ hour shifts for 14–20 days, frequent travel to sites across several states, and a comprehensive benefits package including overtime pay and per diem as part of a competitive compensation setup.

Qualifications

• Willing to travel to worksites across multiple states.
• Able to work 12+ hour shifts for 14–20 days at a time.
• Must pass background and drug screening.
• Must pass a Physical Functional Fitness Evaluation.

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.
• Building chip trays and rigging up/down.
• Move to new drill locations and inspect equipment.
• Perform site and equipment inspections.
• Provide site inductions for visitors.
• Maintain parts inventory and equipment upkeep.
• Assist in training new drillers when needed.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Mechanical aptitude

Driver's license

U.S. work authorization

Willingness to travel

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Boart Longyear is seeking a Pump Driller Assistant in Salt Lake City, UT to learn on the job and support drilling crews. You’ll earn while you learn, with paid certifications and a clear path to advanced roles within the organization.

Expect 12+ hour shifts for 14–20 days, frequent travel to sites across several states, and a comprehensive benefits package including overtime pay and per diem as part of a competitive compensation setup.