Traveling Driller

Cascade Drilling, LP; Peralta (NM); Hybrid; USD 34,440 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Private accommodation during travel

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

A leading drilling company located in Peralta, New Mexico is seeking skilled drillers to operate rigs and lead teams. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of experience in drilling, a CDL Class A, and strong safety compliance knowledge. The role includes extensive travel within the Southwest region, with competitive pay and a range of benefits including vacation and bonuses. Candidates must pass background checks and drug tests as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the drilling industry, preferably with various rigs.
• Ability to train and mentor crew members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Operate drill rigs and equipment to high standards.
• Maintain equipment and daily reports.
• Lead and train drilling crews while ensuring safety.
• Perform routine inspections and safety checks.

Skills

Drilling rig operation

Routine equipment maintenance

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Education

CDL Class A

State Driller License

Job description

Find out why our employees choose Cascade and what it’s like to work here by visiting our Careers Page at www.cascade-env.com/careers.

HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW -

• We offer competitive pay and benefits –
  • Starting wage of $25.00 - $38.00 per hour based on experience
  • 2 Weeks paid Vacation; 7 paid holidays; 40 hours paid sick leave, at a minimum
  • Great potential for overtime
  • Great Benefits at a minimal cost to the employee
  • Project-based bonuses, Driller License bonuses AND performance-based merit increases
  • Employee Referral Bonus of $2,000
  • Reimbursement for attending CDL Training School AND pay increases after obtaining a CDL A
• We offer the opportunity for travel –
  • Our Peralta location travels 80% of the time. Travel is within the Southwest region to the Louisiana border
  • Projects typically operate on 10 days on and 4 days off schedule, depending on project requirements. Workday schedules may be 10 – 12 hours
  • Occasional travel on the weekends may be required
  • Private hotel room for traveling employees at ZERO cost AND per diem
• We offer the opportunity to grow professionally –
  • State of the Art CORE Safety Training Program with safety gear provided
  • Flexible career paths with opportunities for advancement and growth
  • Encouragement to pursue new roles nationwide, explore a variety of projects, and work with mentors and experts who help shape the industry
• Offer of employment is conditional upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check and drug test and maintaining a clean driving record, in accordance with DOT requirements.

HERE’S AN IDEA OF WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO -

• Operate drill rigs and drilling equipment with high proficiency
• Maintain daily drilling reports
• Ensure equipment is in safe working condition and conduct routine and preventative maintenance, as needed
• Lead a drilling crew by training and mentoring employees and maintaining a safe environment
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of MSDS, CEU’s and JSA’s
• Approve employee timesheets
• Complete well logs, logbook, repair orders, tailgates, and Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports
• Promote positive and professional relationships with team members and clients
• Maintain all required certifications
• Be able to safely lift up to 50 pounds
• Completes other duties and projects, as assigned

HERE’S WHAT WE REQUIRE -

• CDL Class A and State Driller License is preferred
• 3+ years’ experience in the drilling industry, with at least one (1) year of experience operating a variety of rigs (i.e. sonic, rotary, auger)
• Negative drug test
• Satisfactory results of a background check (and your authorization to conduct a routine background check) – offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis
• Possessing a valid Driver’s License for the state in which you reside and satisfactory results of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) is an essential requirement to function in this job
• Obtaining and maintaining an interstate DOT Medical Card and meeting all Federal Interstate FMCSA requirements to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle
• Passing a HAZWOPER physical
• Verifying your legal right to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA)
• Respiratory Protection will be required to be worn if specified by a site‑specific Health and Safety Plan, or when air monitoring indicates potential for exposure levels to reach an established action, level, threshold limit value (TLV), or permissible exposure limit (PEL). To comply with health and safety standards to protect against workplace hazards, employees may be required to shave or maintain facial hair in a manner that ensures a proper seal for respirator use.

Cascade Environmental, LLC, and our subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination. EEO is the Law.

Cascade is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [phone].