Driller Operator

Gregg Drilling, LLC, 2100 Goodyear Rd, Benecia, California, United States of America Req #79

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Job Summary:

This position is to ensure drilling operations are executed in accordance with the drilling plan from implementation, completion and abandonment of drill sites. The Driller is responsible for leading the crew and working with the crew in preparing the equipment and site for the drilling operation, setup and breakdown of drilling sites, which includes repetitive bending, lifting and climbing which are done throughout the normal workday. This individual promotes safety, reports safety problems, incidents, accidents, or irregularities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Ability to work up to 55 hours per week doing physical labor (up to 12 hours per day)
2. Mechanical ability to do minor repairs
3. Conduct pre-trip inspection
4. Set up control zone
5. Perform physical labor, shoveling, drilling debris, and transporting materials using ergonomically correct lifting techniques
6. Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds or more throughout the work day
7. Requires ongoing repetitive motions (including but not limited to bending and twisting throughout the work day)
8. Ability to withstand long periods of standing (field work involves time on feet for work day except for breaks and lunch period)
9. Maintain equipment
10. Knowledge of safety policies and procedures
11. Can direct subordinate employee(s)
12. Maintain all certifications required by the Industry or OSHA
13. Forklift trained
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

1. Have a valid Commercial driver’s license (CDL), Class A preferred but not essential, willingness to obtain Class A.
2. Must be willing to travel extensively
3. Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds throughout the day
4. Ability to pass a yearly physical and random drug tests
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
6. Excellent interpersonal skills.
7. Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

The physical and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands:

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk, use hands to finger, handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bending or crouching; talk or hear.
2. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
3. Bending or standing as necessary.
4. Ability to stand for long periods of time
5. Ability to maneuver in small areas
6. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds throughout the day
7. Required to wear protective and safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and hard hats.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to indoor and outdoor weather conditions and other elements prevalent at the time. Field work often includes uneven and slippery outdoor surfaces.

The noise level in the work environment is typical of machinery noise which can be distracting and loud at times. May be exposed to dust, and fluctuation in outside temperatures.

This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified, as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Company Overview:

Established in 1972, Sealaska is the Alaska Native regional corporation for Southeast Alaska. Our 23,000 shareholders are Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian people with more than 10,000 years of ancestral ties to the oceans, forests and communities of Southeast Alaska. We serve the twin goals of economic prosperity and environmental protection. Gregg Drilling, LLC is a subsidiary of Sealaska.

We are committed to providing the best possible climate for maximum development and goal achievement for all our employees. As a subsidiary of a Native-owned company, Gregg Drilling, LLC is proud to promote an inclusive and diverse workplace, with respect for the cultural traditions in the communities where we operate.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

Gregg Drilling, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. However, preference may be extended to an enrolled member of a federally-recognized Indian Tribe.