Traveling Geoprobe Driller

Cascade Env; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Per diem for travel

Hotel stays provided for travelers

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

Cascade Environmental, LLC is seeking a drilling professional to operate drill rigs and support crews in the Santa Ana area. The role involves field work with travel up to 60% of the time, primarily in the Bay Area/Silicon Valley region, and occasional weekends depending on project needs.

The position offers a competitive hourly wage ($24.00–$28.00) with higher pay ($30.00) for holders of a State Driller License, plus a strong benefits package, overtime potential, and project-based bonuses.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A and State Driller License is a plus.
• 3+ years’ experience in the drilling industry, with at least one year operating a variety of rigs (sonic, rotary, auger).
• Negative drug test required.
• Satisfactory results of a background check with authorization for routine checks.
• Possessing a valid Driver’s License and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
• Interstate DOT Medical Card and compliance with FMCSA for operating a Commercial Motor Vehicle.
• Passing a HAZWOPER physical.
• Legal right to work in the United States (IRCA).
• Respiratory protection may be required; PPE and respirator use rules may apply.

Responsibilities

• Operate drill rigs and drilling equipment with high proficiency.
• Maintain daily drilling reports.
• Ensure equipment is safe by conducting routine and preventative inspections.
• Lead, train, and mentor a drilling crew.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Know and use MSDS, CEU’s and JSA’s as required.
• Approve employee timesheets.
• Complete well logs, logbooks, repair orders, tailgates, and DVIRs.
• Promote positive relationships with team and client.
• Maintain all required certifications.
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Education

CDL Class A and 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 $24.00 - $28.00 per hour, Starting wage of $30.00 per hour for those with a State Drillers License
  • 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 Santa Ana location travels 60% of the time but will mostly be home every night. Travel is within the Bay Area / Silicon Valley region
  • Projects typically operate on a Monday - Friday schedule with occasional weekend and night shifts, 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 by conducting routine and preventative inspections
• Lead, train, and mentor a drilling crew
• Maintain a safe work environment
• Knowledge and utilization of MSDS, CEU’s and JSA’s, as required
• Approve employee timesheets
• Complete well logs, logbook, repair orders, tailgates, and Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports
• Promote positive and professional relationships with team members and client
• 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 a plus
• 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, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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].