Layne Driller

Granite Construction; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction is seeking a Driller to perform routine drilling, sampling, and well installation tasks. The role requires travel, reliable transportation, and a valid driver's license. You will operate drilling equipment and work outdoors as part of a field crew.

The job emphasizes hands-on mechanical work, safety, and teamwork. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with Mud School certification and State Driller License preferred, plus potential for CDL qualification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; applicable certifications preferred.
• Mud School and State Drillers License preferred; Class A CDL desired.
• Experience operating drilling-related equipment and maintaining safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Load and mobilize equipment to project sites and perform drilling tasks.
• Document drilling activities and conduct preventative maintenance.
• Coordinate with team members; travel and work outdoors as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Equipment operation

Communication

Leadership ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Mud School certification preferred

State Drillers License preferred

Class A CDL (ability to attain)

Tools

Backhoe operation

Forklift operation

Welding equipment

Job description

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.

General Summary

The Driller performs routine drilling, sampling, and well installation tasks as well as routine mechanical work necessary to maintain equipment in operating condition. This job requires travel, must have reliable transportation. Must possess a valid driver's license.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Responsible for loading and mobilizing equipment to project site
• Responsible for performing and documenting drilling project tasks
• Perform preventative maintenance procedures and other duties as required

Education

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience
• Certification Mud School certification preferred
• State Drillers License Preferred
• Welding Certifications Preferred
• Must be able to attain a Class A CDL

Work Experience

• Prefer 3 to 5 years of experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Mechanical/Welding Aptitude
• Ability to operate all drilling associated equipment (backhoe, forklift, etc.)
• Ability to follow instructions and implement standard operating procedures
• Ability to direct self and 1 to 2 others
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Must travel and work outdoors

Additional Requirements/Skills

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a small hand tools. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 70 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment Ability and willingness to abide by the Company’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation’s largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For additional information on applicant/employee rights

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries(“Granite”) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies. Since 1922, Granite Construction has continued its long-standing commitment to building some of America’s largest infrastructure projects including highways, bridges, dams, rail, and power. Recognized as one of the top 25 largest construction companies in the U.S., Granite specializes in complex infrastructure projects and provides award-winning construction services in mining, earthwork, water/sewer, power, tunneling, rail, highway, and bridge construction. Granite also produces construction materials, gravel, ready-mix, recycled asphalt products, and asphalt concrete, and is a proven leader in alternative procurement project delivery. At Granite, our employees are our most valued asset and we are passionate about retaining, developing, and recruiting the best talent available. Our employees reflect our core values: Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Inclusion, and Sustainability and we are continuously looking for individuals who possess a winning attitude and share our Core Values. In exchange, we help you build a career that no other company can duplicate. You will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. Add our award‑winning safety program, ethics, reputation, and commitment to continuous improvement and you’ll see that we are building more than infrastructure-together, we are building your future.