Driller Assistant - UT Rotary
Job in
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, 84193, USA
Listed on 2026-01-01
Listing for:
Boart Longyear
Per diem
position Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Heavy Equipment Operator, Construction Labor / Trades
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Job Description
Job Description
LARGE ROTARY DRILLER ASSISTANT — EARN WHILE YOU LEARN
Safety, Stability & Financial Security:
For over 135 years, Boart Longyear has helped people build safe, stable careers with the opportunity to support their families and plan for secure futures.
Launch your skilled‑trade career with the crews trusted to take on the industry’s toughest drilling jobs. If you thrive on hard work, open skies, and powerful equipment, this is your fast‑track to high earnings, valuable trade qualifications, and a team that feels like family.
Why this Role Fits You
- Adventure + Stability – Work 14–20 days on, 7–10 days off—plenty of home time to hunt, fish, or wrench on your projects while banking serious overtime.
- Paid Training & Certifications – From MSHA to First Aid, we cover the cost so you can level‑up fast without college debt.
- Progression Opportunities – Clear growth path from Driller Assistant Driller Field Supervisor and more, with pay bumps at milestones.
- Gear Up on Us – Company‑funded PPE and boot allowance
- Big Rig Brotherhood – Small crews who look out for each other, coach rookies, and take pride in zero‑incident shifts.
Responsibilities
Provide semi-skilled labor-intensive assistance for drilling crews. This could include the operation of various types of vehicles, equipment/machinery and other tasks including:
- Hauling supplies to and from the drill site
- Manual material handling
- Mixing drilling fluids
- Making connections – Adding/Removing rods to/from drill string.
- Sample Collection – Ensure bags/cores are labeled correctly, are legible, kept in numeric order according to designated footages and closed securely.
- Building chip trays.
- Assist in rigging up/down and moving to new drill locations.
- Fueling of site equipment and conducting preventative maintenance (Oil Changes, Greasing, Fueling, etc.)
- Complete daily site inspections, mast inspections and pre-shift inspections on all equipment.
- Responsible for providing site inductions to all visitors.
- Responsible for maintaining an accurate parts inventory.
- Responsible for general condition of and obtaining optimum life out of all site equipment and tooling.
- Other duties as assigned by Driller/Field Supervisor
- Also, at times, you may be responsible for the training of new driller assistant in a safe environment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Willing to travel by plane or car to worksites throughout Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado and other states where we do business.
- Able to commute long distances for shifts (300+ miles)
- Willing to work in remote locations and in all-weather elements
- Willing to work at job sites for an extended period of time, 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 directly related experience in drilling AND/OR
- Minimum of 1 year experience in related positions such as: construction laborer, heavy laborer, mechanic, and mechanical work.
Talented people are attracted to companies with long-term success and a supportive workplace culture that encourages work-life balance. Boart Longyear offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities. If hired, you can expect:
- Competitive Pay + Overtime– First‑year total comp typically $85k‑$97k with overtime, per diem & bonuses.
- full medical benefits including dental and vision
- competitive 401K
- paid time off (PTO)
- employee recognition rewards program (BRAVO)
- employee discount program (Perks).
Founded in 1890, Boart Longyear has spent 135 years pushing drilling tech to new depths. We’re the world’s largest provider of exploration…
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