Drilling Apprentice - Somersworth

S. W. Cole Engineering, Inc.; Somersworth (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and PTO

Safety toe shoe program

Prescription safety glasses program

Job summary

A drilling services company based in Somersworth, New Hampshire is looking for a Drilling Apprentice to join their team. The role involves assisting an experienced driller with the operation and maintenance of drill rigs, as well as outdoor work across various locations in New England. Candidates should be able to lift heavy equipment and be willing to travel. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Assist experienced driller with operation and maintenance of drill rig.
• Support soil boring, rock coring, and installation of monitoring wells.
• Engage in outdoor work and occasional travel to work sites.

Responsibilities

• Safely assist the driller with all aspects of drill rig operation.
• Measure water levels and handle tooling appropriately.
• Perform basic maintenance on heavy equipment.
• Carry and handle tooling, and operate heavy equipment including trucks and trailers.

Skills

Familiarity with heavy equipment operations

Ability to lift and carry heavy tooling up to 100 pounds

Outdoor work in various conditions

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Drill rigs

Heavy equipment

Job description

Seaboard Drilling, LLC is currently accepting applications for an immediate opening for a DRILLING APPRENTICE to be based in our Somersworth, New Hampshire office. Check out our YouTube channel for videos that depict this position and our operations - https://www.youtube.com/@SeaboardDrilling

Job Requirements

This is a full-time position, primarily M‑F schedule. Candidate will work as a Drilling Assistant to support the operation of a test boring drill rig with an experienced Driller. Tasks include safely assisting the driller with all aspects of drill rig operation and maintenance including soil boring and sampling, rock coring, measuring water levels, installing monitoring wells, installation of instrumentation, carrying and handling tooling, and operation and basic maintenance of heavy equipment including drill rigs, medium‑duty trucks, trailers and ATV.

• Full time position, primarily M‑F work.
• Familiarity working with and around heavy equipment and operations.
• Must be able to lift and carry heavy tooling and supplies up to 100 pounds and work outdoors in all seasons, temperatures, and conditions.
• Position will require regular travel to short‑term work sites throughout New England, with overnight stays on some weekdays.
• Occasional night work.
• Please Note: If you have your CDL‑A/Class A license, we also have an opening for a CDL A Drilling Apprentice at the following link: https://swcole.bamboohr.com/careers/418?source=aWQ9MTM=

Education Requirements

High school diploma preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
• 8 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrued each week
• Paid short and long term disability and basic life insurance
• Paid Identity Theft protection
• 401k with employer match and profit sharing
• Voluntary life insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident protection plans
• Monthly mobile phone stipend OR a company provided phone for business
• Tuition reimbursement
• Safety toe shoe program
• Prescription safety glasses program

Seaboard Drilling, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.