Field Driller Apprentice: Start Your On‑Site Career

Froehling-; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401K retirement

Company cell phone + tablet

Company holidays

Job summary

Froehling & Robertson, Inc. (F&R) is seeking a motivated individual to support drilling operations in the field. The role involves assisting the driller, handling tooling, sampling, and ensuring safety on-site.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, willingness to travel, and the ability to work in varying conditions. CDL preferred or obtainable after employment, with potential for advancement to Driller over time.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED required.
• CDL preferred or able to obtain after employment.
• Willing to travel and stay out of town if needed on some occasions.
• A problem solver that can address roadblocks with poise and control.
• Should have basic math skills.
• Good customer relations skills.
• Must be punctual and dependable.
• Must be able to write legibly.
• Must have ability to follow instructions.
• Must be willing to work on a team or independently when need be.
• Must be willing to participate in and pass F&R’s pre-employment screening including a background investigation, drug screening and driving record verifications.
• Must have ability to drive company vehicle in accordance with F&R’s Vehicle Fleet Safety Policy.
• Must submit to and pass DOT screening requirements at hire and for duration of employment.
• Ability to lift heavy tooling (approximately 50-75 lbs) repetitively and perform laborious work daily.
• Ability to continuously stand, walk, and bend.
• Ability to frequently push, pull, and reach above shoulder.
• Ability to occasionally squat, kneel, crawl and climb.
• Ability to work outside in frequent changes of temperatures.
• Ability to work in environments containing dust, fumes, and chemicals.
• Ability to frequently drive to and from work sites, must have valid driver’s license with good-standing driving record.
• Ability to travel overnight (up to 65% or more).

Responsibilities

• Assists with operation of drilling rig and support equipment effectively.
• Aids in maintaining tooling, prepping for assignments, setting up tooling, sampling equipment, sampling, classifying samples, and cleanup.
• Assists in loading and unloading equipment/tooling.
• Assists on the working floor- normal drilling procedures.
• Follows all safety regulations.
• Performs material inventory as needed/assigned.
• Upholds F&R mission statement and Core Values in all aspects of work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team spirit

Problem solving

Basic math

Customer relations

Punctual

Follow instructions

Team or independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Froehling & Robertson, Inc. (F&R) is seeking a motivated individual to support drilling operations in the field. The role involves assisting the driller, handling tooling, sampling, and ensuring safety on-site.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, willingness to travel, and the ability to work in varying conditions. CDL preferred or obtainable after employment, with potential for advancement to Driller over time.