Driller - Sonic

Job Description

**Job Description:**
**Job Responsibilities:**
Provides semi-skilled labour intensive assistance across a wide spectrum of drilling operations in an efficient and safe manner.
Responsible for general condition and obtaining optimum life out of all site equipment and tools, location of the collar of the hole, ensuring correct alignment with front and back sites, offsets, depth and setting of the drill at the correct angle. May be responsible for the training of new drillers in a safe environment. Performs surveys according to client.
This position is for Sonic Drillers, or:
u2022 Geotechnical drillers looking to move to train on sonic drills
u2022 Sonic drillers in training looking to progress to lead driller Position requirements:
u2022 Driller or drilleru2019s helper experience related to sonic or geotechnical drilling u2022 Ability to work in mining and oil & gas environments including the ability to pass pre-access, post incident, and annual drug and alcohol screening
u2022 Class 5 or better drivers license with reasonable drivers abstract (commercial DL is an asset) u2022 Willingness to work with a wide variety of equipment
u2022 Willingness to work long hours outdoors in all conditions u2022 Willingness to work hard, and travel for work
u2022 Willingness to perform both shop based and field based work
u2022 Willing to learn new advanced geotechnical testing techniques involving sophisticated electronic testing equipment
u2022 Positive attitude in the work place Position offers:
u2022 Hourly pay including daily overtime, weekly overtime, and double time
u2022 Paid travel and paid training
u2022 Additional bonuses and perks
u2022 Out of town living allowance
u2022 Excellent benefits
u2022 Year-round work
**Education and Experience:**
Typically requires a High School diploma or GED or equivalent and/or a minimum of 5+ years of directly related experience.
_Boart Longyear welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process as per the guidelines of the Accessibilities for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)._
**Auto req ID:**
15946BR
**Job Code:**
250006 Driller 4.11.Drillers
**Company:**
Drilling Services
**Business Line:**
Minerals and Energy
**Function:**
Drilling Services
**Region (Business Group):**
NAM
**Country:**
Canada
**State/Province:**
Saskatchewan
**City:**
Saskatoon