RC Driller Assistant – Earn While You Learn & Travel

Colonial Group; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Boot allowance

Overtime pay

Per diem

Bonuses

Job summary

Boart Longyear invites motivated individuals to join as Surface RC Driller Assistant, offering paid training and progression into advanced roles. You will support drilling operations, assist with rigging, and gain hands-on experience with a global leader in drilling services.

Expect 12+ hour shifts for 14–20 days, extensive travel to worksites, and on-the-job training for MSHA, First Aid, and safety protocols. This is a growth-focused opportunity with strong overtime potential.

Qualifications

• Willing to travel by plane or car to worksites across Idaho and other states.
• Able to commute long distances (300+ miles) for shifts.
• Willing to work in remote locations and in all weather conditions.
• Willing to work 12+ hour shifts for 14–20 days at a time.
• Must have a valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• Must have valid U.S. Work Authorization.
• Must pass background and drug screening.
• Must pass a Physical Functional Fitness Evaluation.
• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of drilling and/or related labor experience.

Responsibilities

• Hauling supplies to and from the drill site.
• Manual material handling.
• Mixing drilling fluids.
• Adding/removing rods to/from drill string.
• Sample collection with proper labeling and orderly storage.
• Building chip trays.
• Assist in rigging up/down and moving to new sites.
• Site equipment fueling and preventative maintenance.
• Complete daily site, mast, and pre-shift inspections.
• Provide site inductions to visitors.
• Maintain accurate parts inventory.
• Ensure optimal life of site equipment and tooling.
• Other duties assigned by Driller/Field Supervisor.
• May train new drillers’ assistants in a safe environment.

Skills

Travel readiness

Mechanical aptitude

Safety conscious

Stamina for long shifts

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Valid U.S. Driver’s License

Job description

Boart Longyear invites motivated individuals to join as Surface RC Driller Assistant, offering paid training and progression into advanced roles. You will support drilling operations, assist with rigging, and gain hands-on experience with a global leader in drilling services.

Expect 12+ hour shifts for 14–20 days, extensive travel to worksites, and on-the-job training for MSHA, First Aid, and safety protocols. This is a growth-focused opportunity with strong overtime potential.