Drill Technician

Would you enjoy a hands-on, physically demanding career traveling the world where you can earn up to $99,000/year? Take advantage of this rewarding opportunity to learn in demand skills from drill rigs, pump service rigs, heavy equipment operation, and mineral exploration drilling. You will be part of a team that prioritizes your safety, sustainability, and advancing your career. Learn from the best and achieve excellence through hard work. 

Layne, a leading provider of water resources (drilling water wells, performing well services, and performing pump installations) and mineral drilling services, is seeking hard working and highly physical candidates who want to learn an in-demand trade to join their team of Entry Level Drilling Technicians in the Denver, CO area. This job requires 100% travel and flexibility to work different shifts.

Does this describe you?

• Interested in traveling to new locations

• Likes challenges and working in a variety of environments

• Enjoys working with your hands

• Loves learning new skills

• Enjoys physical activity

• Holds and will maintain a valid driver’s license

If so, this is an opportunity you need to explore!

Please click Apply or email your information to: layne@workrocket.com

Why you’ll be proud to be on the Layne team: 

• Excellent pay: drill techs earn an average of $80,000-99,000/year based on experience, paid hourly at $22-26/hour with overtime over 40 hours/week 

• Extensive travel: you will travel across the USA and even internationally! Perks for travel include all bookings covered, travel allowance, private lodging, and $50 per diem 

• Comprehensive benefits: enjoy top-tier medical, dental, and vision, 401(k) starting on day 1 with up to 6% match, and more! 

• Start your career at the top: Layne is the best of the best at what they do, so you will be learning and working with true experts whose #1 priority is your safety 

• Clear path for growth: there are so many opportunities for you to advance your career in this large, stable company 

• Thorough, paid training: you will be taught every single thing you need to succeed in this role, and earn OSHA and MSHA certifications that will help grow your career 

• Never a dull moment on the job: engage your mind and body every day 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Ability to routinely lift drill tools and materials weighing up to 50 lbs. 

• Assist crew chief in maintenance and repairs to drill rig and other assigned equipment. 

• Load and unload trucks. 

• Collect and correctly mark drill samples to be analyzed. 

• Assist in moving drilling rig and equipment from site to site and equipment set up. 

• Operate equipment such as pumps, air compressors, front end loaders, forklifts, telehandlers, backhoes, mixing and managing drill fluid, and more (after OSHA training) 

• Carry out minor maintenance and repairs, including lubrication and cleaning. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

• Extensive travel, including overnight and international, is required.   

About the Company: Layne, A Granite Company, provides sustainable solutions for water resources and mineral exploration. Originally established in 1882, Layne offers a rich history of delivering safe, professional, and reliable water and minerals solutions throughout North and South America. Granite acquired Layne and its subsidiaries in the fall of 2018, to further Granite’s strategy to grow through acquisition and diverse end market expansion. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.