Driller

Join Chesapeake Drilling Corporate (CDC) – A Leader in Hydraulic Elevator Drilling

We are seeking a skilled and motivatedDriller to join our growing drilling operations team. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional who thrives in physically demanding environments, values safety, and takes pride in precision work. If you enjoy operating heavy equipment, leading crews, and working on technically challenging projects, we want to hear from you.

Essential Functions

• Assist in the transportation of heavy equipment and/or operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently
• Set up, operate, and maintain drilling rigs and related equipment, including hammer drills, rotary tables, and slush pumps
• Drill elevator jack holes with plumb, precise measurements and specifications
• Drill large-diameter well holes with steel casings typically ranging from 20” to 30”
• Ensure proper casing installation, including connecting casing sections, setting casing with appropriate tools, and cementing when required
• Monitor hole depth and drilling conditions, making adjustments as necessary
• Adhere strictly to all safety procedures and regulatory requirements
• Identify and troubleshoot drilling challenges such as equipment malfunctions or hole instability
• Maintain accurate drilling records, including depths, materials used, and operational issues
• Communicate regularly with the Drilling Manager to provide updates and resolve concerns
• Supervise drilling helpers, assistants, and crew members on job sites

Position Qualifications

• Ability to obtain aCDL Class A license (preferred if already held)
• Ability to obtain and maintain aDOT Medical Examination Card
• Good driving record with a minimum of3 years of road driving experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience assisting with or leadinglarge-diameter outside construction drilling
• Experience drillinginside elevator jack holes or assisting the lead driller (preferred)
• Familiarity withlarge down-hole air hammers and/orsolid stem auger rigs
• Experience driving incity and job-site environments
• Ability to pass adrug screen and background check
  

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to lift up to50 lbs. and perform physically demanding work
• Ability to maintainCDL logs in compliance with DOT regulations
• Willingness to travel, includingovernight or extended assignments
• Willingness to work inall weather conditions, as approved by management
• Availability to workovertime as required and approved
• Ability to work inloud environments while wearing requiredsafety PPE
• Strongtime-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to workindependently or collaboratively as part of a team
• Good physical condition and stamina

Why Join Us?

• Work on specialized, high-impact drilling projects
• Opportunity to lead crews and grow professionally
• Challenging, hands-on work with modern equipment
• Safety-focused culture with experienced leadership

Ready to drill deeper into your career?
Apply today and become part of a team that builds from the ground up.

AA/ EOE

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