Geotechnical Drilling Helper

2 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada Mobile Augers & Research Ltd. Full time

**JOB SUMMARY**

**$2,500 Retention Bonus + $65/Night Living Out Bonus**

**Year-Round Work | Paid Travel | Career Growth Opportunities**

Do you thrive on physical work, enjoy being outdoors in all weather, and like the idea of travelling across western Canada? Mobile Augers is hiring **Driller Assistants** based out of Edmonton to support our drilling operations on sites ranging from refineries and roads to dams and mines.

We provide full training for motivated individuals looking to start a long-term career in a high-demand trade.

**What We Offer**
- **$65/night bonus** for every night worked out of town
- **$2,500 retention bonus** after 90 days
- **Paid accommodations and meals** while working out of town
- **Year-round work**—no seasonal layoffs
- **Quarterly safety bonuses**:

- **Career path to Driller**, with company-paid Class 1 and 3 license upgrades
- **Group RRSP** with employer matching
- **Health, dental & EAP** benefits after 3-month probation
- **Discounted banking privileges**

**What You’ll Be Doing**
- Assist the Driller in collecting core samples used to design foundations for buildings, roads, and industrial infrastructure
- Load and unload drilling rigs and trucks with tools and supplies
- Drive drill or support truck to job sites
- Set up sampling equipment, collect and label samples
- Lift and handle drilling tools and augers (50-80 lbs) repeatedly
- Keep work areas clean and safe, including shovelling around boreholes

**What We’re Looking For**
- **No experience necessary**—just a strong work ethic and willingness to learn
- Physically fit and able to lift 50-80 lbs repeatedly throughout the day
- Able to work in **all weather conditions**, year-round
- Must pass **drug and alcohol screening**:

- **Clean driving record** (no DUIs, no more than two minor infractions)
- Reliable, punctual, safety-conscious, and able to work with mínimal supervision
- Comfortable with **frequent travel** and irregular schedules
- Mechanical aptitude is a strong asset
- Must have **own transportation** to/from the Edmonton shop

**Ready to Get Started?**

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Pay: $25.25-$28.25 per hour

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay
- Retention bonus

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 100% (required)

Work Location: In person

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