Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Water Well Driller Helper provides critical hands-on support to the Lead Driller during the setup, construction, and completion of residential, commercial, and agricultural water wells. This entry-level position focuses on loading materials, preparing drilling fluids, handling casing pipes, and maintaining site safety. The successful candidate will maintain a strong willingness to learn on the job, execute physical tasks safely, care for equipment, and ensure absolute compliance with site guidelines and groundwater protection standards under direct supervision.

Essential Functions

·         Rig Setup & Teardown: Assist the driller in maneuvering, positioning, and leveling the drilling rig; stabilize equipment and prepare the site layout for daily drilling activities.

·         Material & Tool Handling: Load and unload heavy materials, including PVC/steel casings, drill strings, screen systems, and gravel packs, utilizing hand and power tools securely.

·         Drilling Fluid Management: Safely mix, monitor, and maintain drilling mud and fluids to support continuous circulation, stabilize boreholes, and clear subterranean debris.

·         Routine Maintenance & Cleaning: Conduct pre-shift and post-shift cleanings of drilling machinery, hand tools, and support vehicles; assist with minor field adjustments like changing filters, hoses, and gaskets.

·         Well Completion Support: Assist with the installation of well casings, screen pipes, sanitary grouting seals, and pump systems under the driller's precise direction.

·         Site Restoration & Cleanup: Clear debris, manage drill cuttings, secure the borehole location, and restore the job site to prevent local runoff and environmental issues.

·         Workplace Safety Execution: Utilize all mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), recognize potential job site hazards (e.g., overhead utilities, shifting loads), and report any immediate equipment abnormalities to the Lead Driller.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

·         Physical Ability: Heavy physical labor required; must have the capacity to routinely lift, carry, and manipulate tools or casing pieces weighing up to 75 pounds for extended periods.

·         Conditions: Ability to work outdoors continuously in all types of regional weather conditions (heat, rain, mud, cold) and tolerate high-noise field environments.

·         Availability: Willingness to work flexible hours, accommodate project overtime demands, and travel daily to varied job locations.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

·         Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).

·         Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

·         Experience: No prior experience required; comprehensive on-the-job training is fully provided for candidates eager to enter the groundwater trade. Mechanical, construction, or landscaping backgrounds are a plus.

·         Licensing: Valid driver’s license with a clean, satisfactory driving record is required. A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or B (or the ability to obtain one through company training) is highly preferred for driving support vehicles.

Core Skills & Knowledge

·         Mechanical Aptitude: Comfortable working with basic mechanical hand tools, power tools, and high-pressure fluid systems.

·         Teamwork & Collaboration: Excellent listening skills; able to follow exact spoken commands from the driller in fast-moving environments.

·         Situational Awareness: High attention to surroundings, moving heavy machinery components, and safety perimeter setups to prevent incidents.

Critical Competencies

·         Coachability: Demonstrates an active desire to absorb field training, learn hydrogeological drilling techniques, and advance into a future licensed driller career path.

·         Reliability & Dependability: Shows up on time for early morning rollouts, tracks field gear precisely, and accurately finishes task checklists without skipping steps.

·         Practical Problem Solving: Thinks quickly to help adjust mixtures or secure tools when ground formations change or mechanical issues surface.

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