Driller Helper

Summit Design and Engineering Services; Hillsborough (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 4 weeks

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time

Wellness stipend

Flexible work options

Professional development

Job summary

Summit Design and Engineering Services, Inc. is seeking a Driller Helper to support our drilling team on field projects in the Southeast. This role requires reliable, safety‑minded individuals able to assist in drilling operations and site setup.

Responsibilities include equipment handling, log completion, and occasional truck driving. A High School Diploma and valid license are required; CDL A is a plus. The company emphasizes professional development and work–life balance with PTO and flexible

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL Class A is a plus.
• Willingness to travel to work sites and stay overnight as needed.
• Experience performing heavy lifting.
• Experience maintaining heavy equipment.
• Experience using various hand tools.
• Ability to operate and work on heavy machinery.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assists with all drilling processes.
• Assists in loading and unloading equipment and setting up site.
• Follows all safety precautions.
• Performs equipment maintenance and repair.
• Complete Driller’s Logs on Private Sector Projects.
• Drive Drilling Support Truck when needed.
• Complete daily mileage logs.

Skills

Heavy machinery operation

Team player

Hand tools use

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CDL Class A (plus)

Heavy equipment maintenance

Job description

Headquartered in Raleigh, NC, Summit Design and Engineering Services, Inc. is a trusted partner to municipalities, state agencies, and private clients throughout the Southeast. Our firm is known for innovative, practical solutions that strengthen communities and create a lasting impact on the places where we live, work, and play.

Collaboration and growth are the cornerstone of our success. We encourage professional development with enticing benefits, such as our student loan/tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time, and professional development assistance. We also provide four weeks of PTO, wellness stipends, and flexible work options, fostering a workplace that encourages balance both in the office and in your day-to-day life.

We are looking for a Driller Helper to assist our Drilling team with project work.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists with all drilling processes
• Assists in loading and unloading equipment and setting up site
• Follows all safety precautions
• Performs equipment maintenance and repair
• Complete Driller’s Logs on Private Sector Projects
• Drive Drilling Support Truck when needed
• Complete daily mileage logs

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Possession of a valid driver’s license, CDL Class A is a plus
• Ability to travel to work sites and stay overnight as needed.
• Experience performing heavy lifting
• Experience maintaining heavy equipment
• Experience using various hand tools
• Ability to operate and work on heavy machinery
• Ability to work as a part of a team

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds on occasion
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Ability to walk over rough and uneven terrain
• Ability to stand up to 12 hours per day
• Ability to bend, stoop and kneel
• Ability to sit, climb and balance
• Ability to work overhead
• Ability to use hands to grasp and arms to reach

Summit Design and Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. E-verify.

A background check, including a criminal and driving record check, will be performed. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Many factors will be considered when a conviction is present.