Travel Water Well Driller: Earn $90k+ with OT

Sierra Staffing Group; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Staffing Group seeks an experienced Driller for a local water well drilling and pump company. This role requires travel across California and Nevada, with projects possibly in surrounding states.

Drillers typically work 7 days per week on duty, with rotations every 3–4 weeks and flexible schedules based on project needs. Base hourly wage: $24–$30/hour, with total annual compensation typically exceeding $90,000+ due to overtime.

Qualifications

• Active Nevada driller’s license or ability to obtain one within 2 years.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record; Class A preferred.
• 2+ years drilling experience and high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating heavy equipment and familiarity with mud rotary and/or reverse circulation drilling.

Responsibilities

• Operate mud rotary and reverse circulation drilling rigs to complete water well projects.
• Mobilize, set up, and tear down drilling equipment between projects.
• Follow project specifications and execute drilling operations efficiently.
• Document and record daily drilling activities and mud properties.

Skills

Drilling

Safety compliance

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Nevada driller license or eligibility

Tools

Mud rotary rigs

Reverse circulation rigs

Job description

Sierra Staffing Group seeks an experienced Driller for a local water well drilling and pump company. This role requires travel across California and Nevada, with projects possibly in surrounding states.

Drillers typically work 7 days per week on duty, with rotations every 3–4 weeks and flexible schedules based on project needs. Base hourly wage: $24–$30/hour, with total annual compensation typically exceeding $90,000+ due to overtime.