Drilling Apprentice: Field Rig Support & Training

S. W. Cole Engineering, Inc.; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

HSA with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Seaboard Drilling, LLC in Massachusetts is seeking a Drilling Apprentice to support rig operations and site maintenance in a full-time role based in Springfield. You will assist a certified driller, work with drill rigs, collect soil samples, and operate heavy equipment while following safety protocols.

Expect regular travel to short-term work sites with overnight stays, some night work, and a typical Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds and work outdoors in all seasons.
• Willingness to travel regionally with overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Assist the driller with drill rig operation and maintenance.
• Support soil boring, sampling, rock coring and measuring water levels.
• Install monitoring wells and instrumentation and operate safety-focused on-site tasks.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Physical stamina

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Drill rigs

Job description

Seaboard Drilling, LLC in Massachusetts is seeking a Drilling Apprentice to support rig operations and site maintenance in a full-time role based in Springfield. You will assist a certified driller, work with drill rigs, collect soil samples, and operate heavy equipment while following safety protocols.

Expect regular travel to short-term work sites with overnight stays, some night work, and a typical Monday–Friday schedule.