Job Type

Full-time

Description

Company Profile:

Pacific Coast Well Drilling has earned significant recognition in the California groundwater development industry, specializing in providing deep-well water turnkey drilling solutions for municipal, agricultural, and large-scale commercial projects.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Field Supervisor, The Driller operates the drill rig and manages Rig Hands to safely and efficiently complete water well drilling operations of each project. The ideal candidate will have the ability to effectively operate the rig and other technical equipment, in a fast-paced environment with little supervision and be able to work independently and with other crew members. In addition, the role requires the lifting of heavy objects and extensive physical tasks that will involve 12-hour workdays on a job site, typically in remote locations requiring out of town travel.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Operate machinery and equipment following company standard operating procedures.
• Perform job in an efficient, safe, and cost-effective manner, according to the project schedule.
• Follows instructions of the Field Supervisor and Production Manager.
• Always utilizes appropriate safety equipment.
• Maintains jobsite, equipment, and supplies.
• Arrives on time and is reliable on a regular basis.
• Informs field supervisor of scheduling conflicts with as much advance notice as possible.
• Identify potential problems in the field and provide solutions.
• Mentor and train junior personnel.
• Arrive on time, Submit daily timecards accurately and on time.
• Immediately inform Field supervisor of any jobsite injury and perform appropriate actions.
• Supports other crews as required and fills in with assigned tasks as required.
• Generates field data and reports as required.
• Monitor performance of equipment and informs Field Supervisor of required maintenance.
• Share technical experience and field knowledge with Field Supervisor to improve technical operations where possible.

Working Hours:

• 12-hour shifts
• Day/Night work
• 7 days/ Week for 7-20 days at a time

Compensation:

• $24 - 27 per hour; full-time position.
• Additional compensation for valid CA CDL and welding certificates.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)/ROTH retirement plan, with employer match up to 5% annually
• California standard 40 hours annually paid sick time.
• Mileage and per diem when applicable.
• Opportunity for advancement based on tenure, attitude & responsibility.
• Training provided.

Location:

Paso Robles, CA

Requirements

Qualifications:

At least 1 year of drilling/rig operator experience (not rig hand)

Knowledge of industry standards and best practices

Knowledge of CA geological conditions is a plus

Experience supervising, managing, and mentoring of junior personnel

Ability to lift over 50 lbs throughout a 12 hour shift

Ability to kneel, bend, squat, and move around on uneven work surfaces and platforms

Zero tolerance drug policy environment for equipment safety reasons

Basic mechanical & welding knowledge

Must be able to travel to job sites within a 300-mile radius of Paso Robles.

Valid CA drivers' license, clean driving record, reliable transportation.

Ability to work in a team environment.

Coachable and open to learning.