Driller Assistant - Driller Helper

Sealaska; California (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sealaska is seeking a Driller’s Assistant/Technician in California to assist in drilling operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Duties include preparation and maintenance of drilling sites, conducting inspections, and performing physical tasks such as lifting and shoveling. Candidates must hold a high school diploma and possess relevant certifications, with a focus on safety and teamwork.

The role may require extensive travel and the ability to pass a drug test. Join Sealaska for a rewarding career in the drilling industry.

Qualifications

• Must have a clean driving record with no major incidents.
• Willing to travel extensively.
• Ability to pass a yearly physical and random drug tests.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-trip inspections.
• Set up control zones.
• Perform physical labor including transporting materials.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Knowledge of safety policies

Mechanical ability for repairs

HAZWOPER certification

Forklift certification

CPR First-Aid certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Safety equipment

Forklift

Job description

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 which are done throughout the normal workday. This individual promotes safety and reports safety problems, incidents, accidents, or irregularities. Acts as a member of a team.

Job Title

Driller Assistant Technician

We are currently hiring Seasonal Helpers and will review business needs and work performance after 90 days of employment. All non-experienced helpers start at the base hiring rate, unless a valid commercial driver's license is held.

All field positions require the operation of company vehicles and are classified as Safety‑Sensitive. Candidates who receive a job offer must successfully complete and receive clearance on a 10‑panel drug test, alcohol screening, Fit‑for‑Duty evaluation, and provide a current Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Duties/Responsibilities

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

Required Skills/Abilities

• Have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record (No DUI in the past 5 years or major incidents). Class A or Class B, strongly preferred.
• 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

• 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.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Bending or standing as necessary.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to maneuver in small areas.
• Required to wear protective and safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and hard hats.
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds or more throughout the workday.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Requires ongoing repetitive motions (including but not limited to bending and twisting throughout the workday).
• Ability to work up to 55 hours per week doing physical labor (up to 12 hours per day).
• 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.

Review the Benefits associated with this position: https://www.sealaska.com/benefits/

Gregg Drilling, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. However, preference may be extended to an enrolled member of a federally‑recognized Indian Tribe.

• “Indian Tribe” means an Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 668; 43 U.S.C. 1601) which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.