Driller Assistant - Technician

Sealaska Corporation; California (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Driller Assistant Technician to support drilling operations while ensuring safety and efficiency. This role involves physical labor, including setup and breakdown of drilling sites, and requires a valid driver's license and mechanical skills. Join a company committed to economic prosperity and environmental protection, where you will work in a diverse and inclusive environment, contributing to the success of projects in various challenging conditions. If you are ready to take on a physically demanding role with opportunities for growth, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to obtain Class A or B license.
• Mechanical ability for minor repairs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drilling operations and maintain equipment.
• Conduct pre-trip inspections and setup control zones.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Mechanical ability

HAZWOPER Certification

Forklift Certification

CPR First-Aid Certifications

Ability to pass physical and drug tests

Willingness to travel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Gregg Drilling, LLC, Benecia, California, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, April 4, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Job Title: Driller Assistant Technician I or II

Job Summary:
The Driller’s Assistant/Technician position is to assist in ensuring drilling operations are executed in accordance with the drilling plan from implementation, completion, and abandonment of drill sites. The Technician works with the Driller/Operator and crew in preparing the equipment and site for the drilling operation, setup, and breakdown of drilling sites, which includes repetitive bending, lifting, and climbing throughout the normal workday. This individual promotes safety and reports safety problems, incidents, accidents, or irregularities. Acts as a member of a team.

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Conduct pre-trip inspection.
2. Set up a control zone.
3. Perform physical labor, shoveling, drilling debris, and transporting materials using ergonomically correct lifting techniques.
4. Maintain equipment.
5. Ability to fill in for driller when qualified.
6. Knowledge of safety policies and procedures.
7. Maintain all certifications required by the Industry or OSHA.
8. Forklift trained.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record, with a willingness to obtain Class A or Class B license.
• Technician II qualifier - must be a Commercial Licensed (Class A or B) driver.
• Must be willing to travel extensively.
• HAZWOPER, Forklift, CPR First-Aid Certifications Preferred.
• Ability to pass a yearly physical and random drug test.
• Mechanical ability to do minor repairs.

Education and Experience:
• High School Diploma or GED

Working Conditions:
The physical and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk, use hands to finger, handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bending or crouching; talk or hear.
2. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
3. Bending or standing as necessary.
4. Ability to stand for long periods of time.
5. Ability to maneuver in small areas.
6. Required to wear protective and safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and hard hats.
7. Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds or more throughout the workday.
8. Ability to work in all weather conditions.
9. Requires ongoing repetitive motions (including but not limited to bending and twisting throughout the workday).
10. Ability to work up to 55 hours per week doing physical labor (up to 12 hours per day).
11. Ability to withstand long periods of standing (fieldwork involves time on feet for the workday except for breaks and lunch period).

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to indoor and outdoor weather conditions and other elements prevalent at the time. Fieldwork often includes uneven and slippery outdoor surfaces. The noise level in the work environment is typical of machinery noise which can be distracting and loud at times. May be exposed to dust, and fluctuation in outside temperatures.

This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified, as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Who is Sealaska? Established in 1972, Sealaska is the Alaska Native regional corporation for Southeast Alaska. Our 23,000 shareholders are Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian people with more than 10,000 years of ancestral ties to the oceans, forests and communities of Southeast Alaska. We serve the twin goals of economic prosperity and environmental protection. Gregg Drilling, LLC is a subsidiary of Sealaska.

We are committed to providing the best possible climate for maximum development and goal achievement for all our employees. As a subsidiary of a Native-owned company, Gregg Drilling, LLC is proud to promote an inclusive and diverse workplace, with respect for the cultural traditions in the communities where we operate.

Gregg Drilling, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status or physical disability. However, preference may be extended to an enrolled member of a federally-recognized Indian Tribe.