Driller

Drilling Rig Operator

This is a full-time, on-site position in McKenzie County, North Dakota

At True Drilling, we've been drilling deep and working hard since 1948 — built on a legacy of safety, strength, and getting the job done right. From the rig floor to the headquarters office, we operate with grit, precision, and a deep respect for the people who make it all happen.

If you're ready to be part of a team that values hard work, rewards commitment, and leads the way in oilfield excellence, we've got a place for you. Join us and help power the future—one well at a time.

We don't just offer jobs—we offer a future. As part of the True companies family, you'll enjoy a generous, well-rounded benefits package designed to support your life in and out of work. Benefits include competitive health coverage, dental/vision insurance, up to 4 weeks of vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, 401(k) with employer match, company-paid life and disability insurance, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and more. We believe in rewarding hard work and supporting your future.

We take care of our people—because we know they're the heart of everything we do.

What You'll Do:

• Train, and supervise employees as necessary to keep fully staffed crew available for assigned tour; Direct drilling crew in setting up and operating power units, draw works, and other drilling equipment; monitor all air-, hydraulic, mechanical-, and electrical-powered rig operations.
• Operate Drillers console, control panel of brake, clutches, throttles, and cathead by hand and foot monitors gauges to perform all rig operations, including drilling, tripping, and fishing.
• Operate boom line and air hoist/hydraulic hoists to lift and move heavy supplies, equipment, and pipe.
• Move casing or drill pipe joints to and from pipe racks, catwalk, ramp, and rig floor as required.
• Remain alert to underground gas pressure which may lead to blowouts; prevent blowouts by activating emergency control unit if necessary.
• Keep record of supplies and chemicals used on each shift and reports to management; order supplies, equipment, and material as needed and as authorized.
• Monitor drilling record; calculate (by hand or machine) mud record, bit record, drilling assembly record, and pipe tally and reports to management.
• Perform routine and preventive rig servicing, repair, and maintenance, including scrubbing and painting, when operations do not require presence on rig floor.

What We're Looking For:

Required Education, Experience and/or Abilities

• Five to seven (5-7) years of prior experience on a drilling rig; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to be certified in IADC well sharp Drilling Operations Driller and supervisory level courses

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• English language fluency, verbal and written.
• Acceptable results of a pre-employment background check, credit check and drug/alcohol test.

True Drilling LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Vets, Disability