As a Drill Assistant, it is your job to assist the Driller(s). This is an entry-level position designed to train an individual in the various aspects of constructing a water well. It is your job to help the Driller more easily perform drilling tasks; work as part of a two or more person team to perform field tasks including: site layout, sampling, obtaining water levels, and installing wells under the direction of the department head or project manager. This position will require the safe operation of a Class A CDL vehicle.

　　Gingerich Well and Pump Service is willing to traincandidates for advancement. While this is a comprehensive list of tasks, duties, and responsibilities, an individual may be called upon to perform additional tasks, duties, and responsibilities.

　　TasksDaily task documentation as required

　　Assist with operation of drilling rig and support equipment

　　Assist with loading and unloading of equipment

　　Assist on the working floor - normal drilling procedures

　　Mix mud for pit

　　Follow all safety regulations

　　Keep equipment and location clean and orderly

　　Understand, select, and work with hand tools

　　Perform assignment equipment maintenance

　　Perform material inventory as assigned

　　Drive support vehicles to and from job site

　　Manually clean mud pan as required

　　Operate power washer to clean company equipment

　　Job RequirementsReliable with good attendance history

　　Ability to lift 100 lbs

　　Mechanical aptitude

　　Ability to work continuously outdoors in all weather conditions

　　Pass a drug screen, background check, DOT physical, and back x-ray

　　Possess a valid driver's license, with intent to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within a required amount of time

　　Clean driving record

　　Ability to crawl, squat, and carry materials for extensive periods of time

　　Ability to work 12-14 hour days or more

　　Ability to personally handle heavy wrenches, lift and/or carry heavy tools or supplies

　　Ability to communicate with clients and work with others

　　Read, write and understand the english language

　　Ability to learn and move up

　　Ability to write legibly

　　Ability to work in a drug, alcohol, and smoke free environment

　　Ability to follow complex instructions

　　Ability to work on a team

　　Basic math skills

　　Must have dependable transportation

　　Must have good customer relations skills

　　Ability to skillfully operate vehicles that use manual transmissions

　　Safety ResponsibilitiesAbide by safety and personal protective equipment policies

　　Demonstrate safe work practices and avoid unsafe behaviors

　　Drive defensively, avoid preventable accidents, and always wear a seat belt

　　Attend regularly scheduled safety training

　　Report all unsafe conditions to your supervisor

　　Ability to wear hard hat, hearing and eye protection through your shift

　　Hours/Days/Schedules40-60 hours per week or more

　　Willingness to work weekends (if required)

　　Overnight travel may be required

　　Education RequirementsRequires a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent

　　Entry level position