
Drillers Assistant- Rotary
NEWBURG, PAContract$18–22/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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Job overview
The Driller’s Assistant supports a driller on residential construction sites across Central Pennsylvania, Western Maryland, the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, and Northern Virginia. The role includes physical labor, preparing equipment and materials, and driving a service truck. The assistant will learn drilling controls with the opportunity to progress into a driller role. Work is outdoors, fully onsite, and may involve occasional overnight travel.
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Job Title: Driller's Assistant - Rotary Job Description
Join our team as a Driller's Assistant where you will support the driller in a variety of tasks. This role involves working primarily on residential construction sites across Central PA, Western Maryland, Eastern Panhandle of WV, and Northern Virginia. Expect to engage in physical labor, learn the controls to progress into a driller role, and manage equipment and material preparation for daily operations.
Responsibilities
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Assist the driller in day-to-day operations, including loading materials and fueling up for the day.
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Drive the service truck, requiring a CDL.
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Perform labor-intensive tasks, supporting the driller in residential construction projects.
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Communicate effectively and work as a team with the driller and other crew members.
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Ensure equipment is maintained and operated safely and efficiently.
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Handle occasional overnight travel as required.
Essential Skills
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Clean driving record.
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CDL license.
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Mechanical skills, with a preference for diesel experience.
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Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
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Experience working outdoors in various weather conditions.
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Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
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Heavy equipment operator experience preferred.
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Welding experience is an advantage.
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Construction and landscaping experience beneficial.
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2-3 years of farm or construction experience preferred.
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Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with hand tools.
Why Work Here?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, paid time off, and a 401K plan. Join a team that values hard work and provides opportunities for career progression in the drilling field.
Work Environment
This role requires working outdoors in all weather conditions. Expect long workdays, typically 10-12 hours, with a schedule that generally involves four 10-hour days from Monday to Thursday. The work environment is direct and demands a strong work ethic, with a focus on teamwork and effective communication.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of NEWBURG, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of NEWBURG, PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in NEWBURG,PA.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
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