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Estimated Pay $27 per hour
Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Santa Maria, California

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Job Description

Job Description

Labor Finders is currently looking for an experienced water well driller with at least 3 years' experience. Must have a valid CDL Class A License.

  • Position: Water Well Driller
  • Experience Req: 3 Years
  • CDL Required: YES
  • Location: Santa Maria, CA

Job Summary:

  • Water Well Drillers are responsible for safety and productivity of all crew members and machinery. They are also responsible for the daily tasks related to the installation process of water wells. These include, machine operation, transporting heavy trucks to the job with tools and materials, setting rigs and equipment to perform work and the construction and/or decommissioning of water wells on a job site. Water Well Drillers are responsible for ensuring daily maintenance of the drilling equipment and trucks (this includes greasing and fueling machines, conducting pre-trip inspections, etc.) ensuring job sites and trucks are kept clean, and perform collection of drill cuttings on site and keeping written records of job site activities.

Essential Daily Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Monitor progress of drilling operations and select and change drilling process as conditions and schedule changes require and communicating with project manager/customer.
  • Adhere to local, state, and federal regulations and OSHA Guidelines pertaining to drilling activities.
  • Operate machinery to drill and install wells.
  • Perform daily safety and maintenance checks.
  • Maintain a clean and presentable workplace.
  • Operate heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner.
  • Store heavy equipment safely and securely.
  • Responsible for the safe and accurate set up of rig and all equipment.
  • Operate drilling rig and associated equipment to drill water wells, install well heads, well screen, casing, gravel pack and cement grout, bentonite grout and plug wells.
  • Perform routine mechanical maintenance work on drilling rig and equipment.
  • Ensure correct materials for projects are available for installation as needed.

Physical / Testing Requirements:

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for prolonged periods of time, must have a full range of body movements including use of hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, equipment, and peripherals. In addition, bending, reaching, and crouching are needed.
  • The ability to frequently lift 50 to 100 pounds is required.
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug test.
  • Must be able to wear required PPE.
  • Must be able to walk, bend, stoop, and climb for extended periods of time.
  • Able to travel to all job sites during all phases of a project.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • This position works primarily outdoors and will require the employee to travel to project job sites in company vehicles. Workdays may require overtime (12+ hours) periodically and overnight stays.
  • Ability to work outside year-round in all types of weather conditions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum 18 years of age.
  • Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic - English language
  • Valid Commercial Driver's License (Class A - CDL)
  • 3 years' experience in well drilling.
  • E-Verify will be used for employment authorization purposes.
Company Description
Labor Finders is a nationwide staffing service and has been in business for more than 45 years, with appx 200 offices across the United States.

Company Description

Labor Finders is a nationwide staffing service and has been in business for more than 45 years, with appx 200 offices across the United States.