Drilling Assistant

Summary:

Takes care of the support truck, loads all tools and supplies needed, and performs all duties delegated by the Drilling Foreman for the job.

Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Be familiar with the safe and general operation of all equipment used on the job and help troubleshoot any mechanical problems in the field. 2. Ability to travel to jobsite and stay overnight as needed. 3. Promote Traut Companies products and services. 4. Wear clean uniforms and be neat in appearance. 5. Take part in training sessions, workshops, etc. 6. Keep equipment, and designated yard and job site areas, neat and clean at all times. 7. Conduct a visual inspection of the support truck, equipment, and tools at the start of each day to ensure safety and good operating condition. 8. Inform the Drilling Foreman of any maintenance of equipment, low levels of inventory and necessary supplies. 9. Follow daily work schedule from Drilling Foreman and Manager (Work as a team). 10. Help approach a project with good foresight on how the project should be safely and efficiently completed. 11. Be familiar with state and local codes and rules. 12. Understand how to visually and mechanically interpret soils encountered in drilling so that a well can be intelligently designed. 13. Complete all water sample labels, paperwork, timecards, and any other tasks requested from Drilling Foreman and Manager by the end of each day. 14. Participate in Safety Tailgate meetings and planning. 15. Maintain effective communication with customers, Drilling Foreman, and Manager. 16. Follow all Traut Companies and DOT Safety Rules, Procedures and Policies. 17. Collaborate with customers and fellow employees in a professional and courteous manner. 18. Responsible for keeping a balanced inventory with as minimal waste as possible. 19. Understand project goals and help create a load list for projects and proceed to load in a safe and timely fashion. 20. Must be capable of temporarily taking over for the Drilling Foreman when needed. 21. Help in other areas as needed.

Job Standards:

Level of Education:

High School Education Level of Experience:

None needed

Abilities and Skills:

Welding and cutting torch use (will train), mechanical skills

Certification Requirements:

40-hour safety, CDL endorsement (will train),

MSHA Benefits:

401(k) (+ company match) Health Savings Account (+ company match) Health insurance Dental insurance Life insurance Long term disability Short term disability Vacation time

Salary Range:

$20 -$25

Supplemental Pay:

Commission after probationary period

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account On-the-job training Referral program

Work Location:

In person