Field Driller: Top Pay, Per Diem, Lodging; Lead Path

MAK Drilling; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Lodging provided

Path to Lead Driller

Job summary

MAK Drilling in Grand Forks, ND seeks an experienced Driller to operate CME and Mobile Drill rigs on production soil-boring and coring programs. You will haul and mobilize rigs, log samples, and support field crews on multi-week assignments.

The role requires 2+ years of drilling experience, a Class A CDL (assistance provided), willingness to travel nationally, and strong mechanical skills. Per diem and lodging are provided; growth toward Lead Driller is possible.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of drilling experience running a rig.
• Class A CDL, or ability to obtain one (we will help).
• Willingness to travel nationally on a rotational basis and stay out on multi-week hitches.
• Mechanical ability to diagnose and fix problems in the field without waiting on a shop.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs repeatedly and work outdoors in any weather.
• Clean driving record and ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Operate CME 75, CME 550X, CME 750, and Mobile Drill B48X rigs on production soil-boring and coring programs.
• Run SPT, Shelby tube, hollow-stem auger, mud rotary, and NQ/HQ wireline coring.
• Set, install, and develop instrumentation and monitoring wells.
• Haul, mobilize, and demobilize the rig and support truck (Peterbilt tractors).
• Log samples accurately and hand off clean field documentation to the client engineer.
• Direct a helper on the hole, including safe rig setup, tooling, and site cleanup.
• Handle daily maintenance, greasing, fluid checks, and minor field repairs.
• Follow site safety plans and client requirements.

Skills

Drilling operations

CDL Class A

Travel readiness

Mechanical aptitude

Field safety awareness

Job description

MAK Drilling in Grand Forks, ND seeks an experienced Driller to operate CME and Mobile Drill rigs on production soil-boring and coring programs. You will haul and mobilize rigs, log samples, and support field crews on multi-week assignments.

The role requires 2+ years of drilling experience, a Class A CDL (assistance provided), willingness to travel nationally, and strong mechanical skills. Per diem and lodging are provided; growth toward Lead Driller is possible.