General Labor/Assistant for Water Well Drilling

Northstar Summit; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

American Pump & Drilling in Idaho Falls is seeking a self-motivated, reliable helper to assist the Primary Driller and support drilling operations. This role involves loading and unloading trucks, moving equipment to and from drill sites, and helping with water well development.

Safety and physical stamina are essential for lifting 50+ pounds and working across multiple sites in Idaho. Ideal candidates will have a mechanical aptitude, be willing to learn, and be open to cross-training into other

Qualifications

• Exposure to drilling is a plus; mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn will be considered.
• Exposure to air rotary, mud rotary, reverse circulation, and flooded reverse rotary drilling methods is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Primary Driller with drilling operations.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Move equipment to and from drill sites.
• Assist with water well development.
• Assist with rig repair and maintenance as needed.
• Cross-train into other job functions as needed.

Skills

Drilling exposure

Mechanical aptitude

Willingness to learn

Tools

Air rotary drilling

Mud rotary drilling

Reverse circulation

Flooded reverse rotary

Job description

American Pump & Drilling is a fast-growing local business looking for a self-motivated and reliable individual who enjoys working hard to join our team. APD has physical locations in Ucon, Idaho; Idaho Falls, Idaho; and Afton, Wyoming, and specializes in delivering water. This position will be based out of Idaho Falls, Idaho. See the videos below to learn about the job, company culture, and history.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Assist Primary Driller with Drilling operations
• Assist in loading and unloading trucks
• Can lift 50+ pounds safely throughout the day
• Move equipment to and from drill sites
• Assist with water well development
• Assist with Rig Repair and Maintenance, as needed
• Cross-train into other job functions, as needed

Desired Skills

• Exposure to Drilling is a plus, but if not, a mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn and work hard will be considered
• Exposure to air rotary, mud rotary, reverse circulation and flooded reverse rotary drilling methods are a plus