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Traveling Driller Helper - Entry Level OR Experienced (Per-Diem)
Location: St. Louis, MO
Travel: Up to 70% (5 days on/2 days off or 10 days on/4 days off)
Must Have: Clean MVR-Background 8 year look back-and Must be able to pass a 10 panel drug screen. They will also be subject to randoms and need to take drugscreens for specific federal projects.
Job Description:
Join our Geotechnical Engineering client in St. Louis, MO, as a Driller Helper. This role involves assisting with drilling, sampling, and well installation tasks while maintaining and repairing equipment. It is physically demanding and requires extensive travel. With dedication, hard work, and reliability, a clear career path is laid out for advancement into a Driller position. We offer additional growth through paid certifications, training, and a quarterly travel bonus.
Responsibilities:
-Safely assist with routine drilling, sampling, and well installations
-Perform mechanical maintenance and repairs on equipment
-Assemble, disassemble, and clean equipment and rigs
-Prepare necessary equipment for daily projects
-Assist the Driller as needed
-Working up to 55/hrs a week on occasion and making 1.5X pay for any overtime worked.
-This position requires overnight travel up to 70% of the time and provides per-diem (non-taxed) pay for food and other related travel expenses.
- High school diploma or GED
- No experience necessary; comprehensive training provided
- 21 years or older (preferred)
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and perform manual labor
- Willingness to work outdoors in various conditions
- Travel up to 70%
- Must pass a background check, driving record check, and drug screening
- Valid Drivers License
We provide quarterly travel bonus, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short term and long term disability coverage, 401k matching and much more.
