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Boart Longyear Ltd.

Driller Assistant 1 - NV Surface RC

Boart Longyear Ltd., Elko, Nevada, us, 89802

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Job Description

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 skilled‑trade career with the crews trusted to take on the industry’s toughest drilling jobs. If you thrive on hard work, open skies, and powerful equipment, this is your fast‑track to high earnings, valuable trade qualifications, and a team that feels like family. SURFACE RC DRILLER ASSISTANT — EARN WHILE YOU LEARN

Adventure + Stability – Work 14–20 days on, 7–10 days off—plenty of home time to hunt, fish, or wrench on your projects while banking serious overtime. Paid Training & Certifications – From MSHA to First Aid, we cover the cost so you can level‑up fast without college debt. Progression Opportunities – Clear growth path from Driller Assistant ▶ Driller ▶ Field Supervisor and more, with pay bumps at milestones. Gear Up on Us – Company‑funded PPE and boot allowance Big Rig Brotherhood – Small crews who look out for each other, coach rookies, and take pride in zero‑incident shifts. Why this Role Fits You

Adventure + Stability – Work 14–20 days on, 7–10 days off—plenty of home time to hunt, fish, or wrench on your projects while banking serious overtime.

Paid Training & Certifications – From MSHA to First Aid, we cover the cost so you can level‑up fast without college debt.

Progression Opportunities – Clear growth path from Driller Assistant ▶ Driller ▶ Field Supervisor and more, with pay bumps at milestones.

Gear Up on Us – Company‑funded PPE and boot allowance

Big Rig Brotherhood – Small crews who look out for each other, coach rookies, and take pride in zero‑incident shifts.

Responsibilities

Hauling supplies to and from the drill site

Manual material handling

Mixing drilling fluids

Making connections – Adding/Removing rods to/from drill string.

Sample Collection – 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. Driver’s 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

Competitive Pay + Overtime– First‑year total comp typically $85k‑$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. We’re the world’s largest provider of exploration drilling services and the company behind the rigs, rods, and tooling that make it possible—so when you pull on our hard hat, you’re backed by a century‑plus of know‑how, safety records, and rock‑solid paychecks. What We Do

Global Drilling Services – Crews run diamond coring, reverse circulation, large‑diameter rotary, mine de‑watering, water‑supply, pump, production, and sonic rigs for copper, gold, nickel, zinc, uranium, and more—plus energy, oil‑sands, and environmental projects. Products & Innovation – In‑house R&D owns hundreds of patents, building and servicing the heavy gear we rely on every shift. Veracio Tech Division – Our digital arm fuses AI, sensors, and advanced analytics to give clients real‑time 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 boartlongyear.com 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 https://careers.boartlongyear.com/

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