Drillers Helper

As a Drillers Helper at LaBella Associates, your key responsibilities include assisting the lead driller with all drilling operations, which primarily involve collecting soil and rock core samples, installing monitoring wells, and helping with their decommissioning. You’ll also play a vital role in maintaining drill rigs and support vehicles, ensuring that all equipment is in top condition for daily operations. Daily duties might include loading and unloading supplies and operating various equipment such as jackhammers and pumps to facilitate smooth drilling processes.

To qualify for the Drillers Helper position at LaBella Associates, candidates should possess a valid NYS driver’s license and show willingness to follow both written and verbal instructions closely. Physical strength is important as you will regularly lift and move up to 80 pounds. While experience in electrical, plumbing, and construction is a plus, it's not essential since LaBella offers training programs, including HAZWOPER and OSHA safety training. A background in operating heavy equipment would also be an asset.

At LaBella Associates, the salary range for a Drillers Helper is quite competitive, ranging from $20 to $22 per hour. Actual salary offers may vary based on the candidate's relevant experience, educational background, and specific work location. This ensures that we recognize the talents and expertise our team members bring to the role.

LaBella Associates provides an attractive benefits package for Drillers Helpers that supports a holistic approach to health and wellness. The offerings include healthcare and dental insurance, a 401k plan with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and profit sharing. Additionally, we promote personal wellness through fitness reimbursements and organize community service events and team-building activities to foster a sense of belonging and community.

While prior experience in drilling can be beneficial, LaBella Associates encourages both experienced individuals and those new to the field to apply for the Drillers Helper role. The company provides necessary training to equip candidates with the skills required for the job, ensuring that anyone with a strong desire to learn and a commitment to safety can thrive in this position.

When answering this question, highlight any relevant hands-on experience you have with drilling operations or any related equipment. If you're new to this field, you can express your enthusiasm for learning and any technical skills you possess that can be applied to the role.

Share your experiences working outdoors, focusing on your adaptability and resilience. Mention any strategies you have for staying comfortable and safe, such as proper gear and flexibility in approach depending on the weather.

Discuss the importance of safety in drilling operations. Mention specific safety practices you are familiar with or training you have undergone, such as HAZWOPER or OSHA training, and how you prioritize a safe working environment.

Explain how you can effectively support a lead driller by being proactive and attentive to tasks. Cite examples of how you can assist with equipment maintenance, sample collection, or logistics to streamline drilling operations.

Outline a past scenario where you were required to follow technical or safety instructions closely. Discuss how this diligence impacted a project positively and reinforced your ability to comply with directions.

Express your motivation for the role by mentioning your interest in environmental sustainability, geology, or the technical challenges posed by drilling operations. Personal anecdotes that relate to your passion could strengthen your response.

Address your physical capabilities realistically, ensuring to communicate your fitness level and how you've handled physically demanding tasks in previous jobs—demonstrating reliability when it comes to the physical requirements of the Drillers Helper role.

Share any relevant experience with troubleshooting or repairs, even if not specifically related to drilling. Discuss your aptitude for understanding machinery and your willingness to learn from experienced team members.

Open up about your organizational skills and how you can remain focused under pressure. Highlight how you would assess urgency and importance and ensure that safety and efficiency are always prioritized.

Highlight key qualities such as teamwork, adaptability, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic. Discuss how these traits contribute to the overall success of drilling operations and effective collaboration with the team.