Driller Helper

Job Title:
Driller Helper

Position Type:
Full-time/Hourly

**Duties**:

- Support operation of custom built, high speed portable hydraulic drills used for geotechnical exploration or geotechnical construction.
- Work safely and report all accidents and near misses
- Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (including but not limited to: hard hat, vest, safety toed boots, etc.); utilize fall protection systems; and other safety equipment appropriately and as designated
- Cleaning equipment and maintaining a clean worksite
- Mixing drill mud and additives for increasing viscosity or lubrication down the hole
- Maintaining water source systems including pumps, hoses and water source.
- Transporting supplies and equipment
- Using tools, equipment and machinery including pickups, vans, forklifts, pipe wrenches, in compliance with state, federal and/or local regulations and company policy
- Use ladders or other approved devices safely to reach elevated work surfaces
- Support operation of grout batch plant use in construction and geotechnical exploration including carrying grout bags and mixing grout as required
- Responsible for moving and handling heavy drill rods and other equipment necessary to set up drill sites, trip out rod and perform drilling operations
- Dig and level footings for drills using hand tools and devices
- Operate and perform routine maintenance on compressors and other equipment used on job site
- Regularly work around moving equipment and components
- Maintains a safe approach using JSA/JHA and job specific safety awareness
- Other duties as required within the scope of employment

Essential Functions:

- Ability to walk and carry loads of up to 100 pounds on uneven and sloping surfaces while being exposed to weather and elements
- Twist and or reach to accomplish daily activities
- Regularly required to use hands to handle objects, tools or controls with proper PPE
- Communicate verbally (both speaking and hearing) in potentially noisy environments
- Must speak and understand English at a level appropriate to receive and comprehend specialized safety and training instructions in potentially noisy environments.
- Work in remote, difficult access locations
- Full time travel
- Must be able to work up to 14 hour days; 7 days per week
- Exposure to drill mud, additives, and other chemicals

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- Valid Driver?s License without restriction required
- Must pass (with results acceptable to Crux) applicable background check
- Must have driving records within company standards
- Ability to read and understand basic instructions, including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
- Willing and able to perform physically strenuous work in all weather conditions
- OSHA 10 ETD preferred
- First Aid/CPR preferred
- 6 months drilling industry field experience preferred.
- Commercial Driver License Class A preferred
- Crane operating and rigging experience preferred
- Mechanical skills with small engine, hydraulic, etc. preferred