Drilling Assistant

WATER & ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES INC; Montana; On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

WILEY DRILLING is seeking a motivated drill helper, laborer, or similar to join our field team in Montana. The role emphasizes outdoor physical work, tooling support, and the potential to advance into drilling equipment operation as you gain experience.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. A safety-first mindset and willingness to travel are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License and insurability under company policy required.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must pass a pre-employment DOT physical.
• Must be able to obtain a Class B CDL with Airbrake Endorsement within the first 6 months of employment.
• Must be willing to learn to operate drilling equipment using direct push and rotary tooling.

Responsibilities

• Utilize effective written and oral communication.
• Lifting and handling of drill tooling and materials.
• Operate drilling equipment for environmental and geotechnical investigations.
• Operate heavy equipment and construction tools.
• Work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Travel to WILEY job sites.
• Be safety conscious at all times.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Driver’s license

Operate drilling equipment

Heavy machinery experience

Welding skills

Mechanic skills

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Class B CDL with Airbrake Endorsement

DOT pre-employment physical

Job description

Job Description

WILEY DRILLING

Job Title: Drill Helper/ Laborer
Location: Montana
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: WILEY
Reports To: Drilling Manager

Wiley Drilling offers a dynamic work environment where you’ll be able to hone both your field skills and technical expertise. If you are ready to dive into the world of drilling while also contributing to environmental and geotechnical solutions, we encourage you to apply.

Job Summary:

Wiley Drilling is seeking a highly motivated and versatile drill helper, laborer, or similar skillset to join our team. Our ideal candidate would enjoy physical outdoor work, capable of troubleshooting hydraulic and diesel mechanics and is willing to transition into operating drilling equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize effective written and oral communication.
• Lifting and handling of drill tooling and materials.
• Operate drilling equipment for environmental and geotechnical investigations.
• Operate heavy equipment and construction tools.
• Work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Travel to WILEY job sites.
• Be safety conscious at all times.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License and insurability under company policy required.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must pass a pre-employment DOT physical.
• Must be able to obtain a Class B CDL with Airbrake Endorsement within the first 6 months of employment.
• Must be willing to learn to operate drilling equipment using direct push and rotary tooling.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience in construction labor, ranch work, or similar.
• OSHA HAZWOPER Certification
• CPR/First Aid Training
• Class B CDL
• Experience operating heavy machinery
• Welding skills
• Mechanic skills
• Problem solving

Work Environment:

• Combination of shop work and fieldwork in various conditions.
• Will require travel to multiple sites or remote locations.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary will be based on qualifications and experience. WILEY offers a competitive benefit package that includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition to the benefits package, WILEY offers performance-based bonuses, an Employee Sponsored 401k, and an employee stock ownership program (ESOP) which provides company ownership to all employees at no cost to the employee.

WILEY is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes.

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