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Driller Assistant 1 - Western Coring


Company : MSCCN


Location : Phoenix, AZ


Created : 2026-04-13


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Description: CORING DRILLER ASSISTANT u2014 _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 skilledu2011trade career with the crews trusted to take on the industryu2019s toughest drilling jobs. If you thrive on hard work, open skies, and powerful equipment, this is your fastu2011track to high earnings, valuable trade qualifications, and a team that feels like family. Why this Role Fits You u2022 Adventure + Stability u2013 Work 14u201320 days on, 7u201310 days offu2014plenty of home time to hunt, fish, or wrench on your projects while banking serious overtime. u2022 Paid Training & Certifications u2013 From MSHA to First Aid, we cover the cost so you can levelu2011up fast without college debt. u2022 Progression Opportunities u2013 Clear growth path from Driller Assistant u25b6 Driller u25b6 Field Supervisor and more, with pay bumps at milestones. u2022 Gear Up on Us u2013 Companyu2011funded PPE and boot allowanceu2022 Big Rig Brotherhood u2013 Small crews who look out for each other, coach rookies, and take pride in zerou2011incident shifts. If you have grit, mechanical aptitude, and drive to learn, Boart Longyear will invest in your success. Apply in minutes on your phone; our recruiters respond within 24hours. 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 u2013 Adding/Removing rods to/from drill string. + Sample Collection u2013 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. Driveru2019s 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. Compensation, Benefits and Perks 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 + Overtimeu2013 Firstu2011year total comp typically $85ku2011$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). ABOUT BOARTLONGYEAR Founded in 1890, BoartLongyear has spent 135 years pushing drilling tech to new depths. Weu2019re the worldu2019s largest provider of exploration drilling services and the company behind the rigs, rods, and tooling that make it possibleu2014so when you pull on our hard hat, youu2019re backed by a centuryu2011plus of knowu2011how, safety records, and rocku2011solid paychecks. What We Do _Global Drilling Services_ u2013 Crews run diamond coring, reverse circulation, largeu2011diameter rotary, mine deu2011watering, wateru2011supply, pump, production, and sonic rigs for copper, gold, nickel, zinc, uranium, and moreu2014plus energy, oilu2011sands, and environmental projects. _Products & Innovation_ u2013 Inu2011house R&D owns hundreds of patents, building and servicing the heavy gear we rely on every shift. _Veracio Tech Division_ u2013 Our digital arm fuses AI, sensors, and advanced analytics to give clients realu2011time ore insights, cutting costs and keeping work steady. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, we operate rigs and manufacturing hubs across North & South America, EMEA, and APAC. Catch a glimpse of life on the rigs at and follow us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram and X . Boart Longyear is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age veteran status, or any other protected status. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected to move forward will be contacted. Please apply online at Auto req ID: 15899BR Job Code: 250001 Driller Assistant 1.11.Drillers Company: Drilling Services Business Line: Minerals and Energy Function: Drilling Services Region (Business Group): NAM Country: United States Of America State/Province: Arizona City: Phoenix