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Boart Longyear

Driller Assistant - Sonic

Glendale, AZ · On-site

$85K - $97K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our Drilling Services division delivers a full range of drilling capabilities - including mineral exploration, water services, production drilling, reverse circulation, sonic, surface and underground ...

Boart Longyear

Driller Assistant - Sonic

Glendale, AZ · On-site

$85K - $97K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our Drilling Services division delivers a full range of drilling capabilities -- including mineral exploration, water services, production drilling, reverse circulation, sonic, surface and ...

Coeur Mining

Exploration Geologist

Lovelock, NV · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Log Reverse Circulation drill chips or Diamond Drill core and help maintain data in acQuire database. * Contribute to the planning of the exploration programs and target generation. * Perform ...

Boart Longyear

Driller Assistant - Sonic

Glendale, AZ · On-site

$85K - $97K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our Drilling Services division delivers a full range of drilling capabilities -- including mineral exploration, water services, production drilling, reverse circulation, sonic, surface and ...

Boart Longyear

Driller Assistant - UT Pump

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$85K - $97K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our Drilling Services division delivers a full range of drilling capabilities - including mineral exploration, water services, production drilling, reverse circulation, sonic, surface and underground ...

Freeport McMoRan

Geologist II

Bayard, NM · On-site

$87K - $120K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform logging of core and reverse circulation drill cuttings. * Integrate and interpret all geological data (e.g., rock type, alteration, structure), assay, and mineralogical data into geologic ...

Boart Longyear

Driller Assistant - NV Surface RC

Elko, NV · On-site

$85K - $97K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our Drilling Services division delivers a full range of drilling capabilities - including mineral exploration, water services, production drilling, reverse circulation, sonic, surface and underground ...

Boart Longyear

Driller Assistant - Western Coring

Glendale, AZ · On-site

$85K - $97K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our Drilling Services division delivers a full range of drilling capabilities - including mineral exploration, water services, production drilling, reverse circulation, sonic, surface and underground ...

Boart Longyear

Driller Assistant - Eastern Coring

Wytheville, VA · On-site

$85K - $97K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our Drilling Services division delivers a full range of drilling capabilities - including mineral exploration, water services, production drilling, reverse circulation, sonic, surface and underground ...

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.

Geologist II

Bayard, NM · On-site

$87K - $120K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform logging of core and reverse circulation drill cuttings. * Integrate and interpret all geological data (e.g., rock type, alteration, structure), assay, and mineralogical data into geologic ...

Freeport McMoRan

Geologist II

Bayard, NM

$87K - $120K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform logging of core and reverse circulation drill cuttings. * Integrate and interpret all geological data (e.g., rock type, alteration, structure), assay, and mineralogical data into geologic ...

Freeport McMoRan

Geologist II

Bayard, NM · On-site

$87K - $120K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform logging of core and reverse circulation drill cuttings. Integrate and interpret all geological data (e.g., rock type, alteration, structure), assay, and mineralogical data into geologic maps ...

Boart Longyear

Sonic Field Mechanic

Glendale, AZ · On-site

$24.75 - $33.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our Drilling Services division delivers a full range of drilling capabilities - including mineral exploration, water services, production drilling, reverse circulation, sonic, surface and underground ...

Boart Longyear

Machinist

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$19.75 - $27/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Our Drilling Services division delivers a full range of drilling capabilities - including mineral exploration, water services, production drilling, reverse circulation, sonic, surface and underground ...

Boart Longyear

Operations Administrator

Elko, NV · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Our Drilling Services division delivers a full range of drilling capabilities - including mineral exploration, water services, production drilling, reverse circulation, sonic, surface and underground ...

McEwen Mining Inc

Geology Technician

Eureka, NV · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... reverse-circulation and core drilling programs. - Collect and manage drill samples. - Monitor sampling procedures and sample quality. - Coordinate sample transfers between drill sites, logging ...

AngloGold Ashanti

Staff Geologist

Amargosa Valley, NV · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Conduct detailed geological logging of drill core and reverse-circulation (RC) chips, including lithology, structure, alteration, and mineralization. * Oversee day-to-day core shed operations and ...

Boart Longyear

Operations Coordinator

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Our Drilling Services division delivers a full range of drilling capabilities - including mineral exploration, water services, production drilling, reverse circulation, sonic, surface and underground ...

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Driller Assistant - Sonic

Boart Longyear

Glendale, AZ • On-site

$85K - $97K/yr

Per diem

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Boart Longyear rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

13th of 41 rated mining

Job description

SONIC DRILLER ASSISTANT - EARN WHILE YOU LEARN
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.
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.
If you have grit, mechanical aptitude, and drive to learn, Boart Longyear will invest in your success. Apply in minutes on your phone; our recruiters respond within 24 hours.
Responsibilities
Provide semi-skilled labor-intensive assistance for drilling crews. This could include the operation of various types of vehicles, equipment/machinery and other tasks including:
  • 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
Talented people are attracted to companies with long-term success and a supportive workplace culture that encourages work-life balance. Boart Longyear offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities. If hired, you can expect:
  • 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 BOART LONGYEAR
Founded in 1890, Boart Longyear 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 You'll Be Part Of
  • Global Drilling Services: At Boart Longyear Drilling Services, you'll join a world-leading provider of contract drilling solutions with a legacy of safe and reliable performance since 1890. Our Drilling Services division delivers a full range of drilling capabilities - including mineral exploration, water services, production drilling, reverse circulation, sonic, surface and underground coring - for a diverse global customer base spanning copper, gold, nickel, zinc, uranium and other critical commodities. We are recognized for innovative solutions, technical expertise, and operational excellence in some of the most challenging environments worldwide, backed by deep investment in safety, people, and equipment.

Our People & Values
Great ideas come from diverse teams. We foster an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone is heard. Our vision: lead the industry in safety, innovation, and productivity. Our values: Integrity, Health & Safety, Teamwork & Diversity, Customer Focus, and Sustainability.
Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. Learn more at boartlongyear.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter(X).
Interested? Apply now at https://careers.boartlongyear.com/. Boart Longyear is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We appreciate all applicants from all backgrounds; only those selected for interview will be contacted.

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