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United States, Morgantown · Job Posted December 07, 2025
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Driller – Job Description

Job Responsibility

  • Operating and monitoring the essential systems of the drilling rig including: the hoisting, drill controls, and power systems
  • Assisting and supervising rig up/down procedures
  • Responsible for ensuring full rig compliance with all mandatory company, client, state and federal rules and regulations that relate to the drilling rig
  • Supervises, trains and coordinates the activities of the drill crew
  • Performs duties of other crew members when needed
  • Ensures safety is a top priority for all rig personnel
  • Manages and directs the daily activities of the rig crew in the tool pushers absence
  • Adhere to all company policies, procedures and Government safety regulations pertaining to the worksite
  • Participate in safety initiatives
  • Assist in moving the rig, rigging up and rigging down

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED, preferred
  • 2+ years of geotechnical construction experience as a laborer
  • 6 months of geotechnical drilling experience
  • Ability to interrupt drilling conditions and operate rig accordingly
  • Ability to manage a drilling team of 3+ employees
  • Ability to communicate and comprehend the efforts of others
  • Ability to think and act quickly
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Must be organized and attentive to details in a fast paced working environment
  • Able to multi-task, stay organized and close out assigned tasks
  • Able to operate independently and make safe decisions regarding personal conduct
  • Able to work for extended periods of time in harsh weather conditions
  • Able to think and act independently to ensure personal and team success and safety
  • Must be able to work flexible hours and travel
  • OSHA 10 Certification or greater, preferred
  • Must be willing to travel
  • The individual must be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Walking, stepping, climbing or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another
  • Visually seeing driving operations well (either naturally or with corrective lenses)
  • Standing, stooping kneeling, squatting, climbing and sitting
  • Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work
  • Working at elevated heights
  • Lifting 50 lb. objects occasionally and Carrying 50 lb. objects occasionally
  • Adapting to outdoor conditions and prolonged exposure to sometimes adverse weather conditions
  • Remaining calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident
  • Exposure to working outdoors in all-weather conditions
  • Ability to work more than 40 hours in any given week including weekend assignments and holidays as required

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