Driller Apprentice

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Driller Helper

Job Description

As a Driller Helper, you will support drilling operations in various locations, focusing on residential construction sites. The role involves extensive labor work, including loading materials, fueling equipment, and mastering drilling controls under the guidance of an experienced driller.

Responsibilities

• Assist the driller with daily operations, including loading materials and fueling equipment.
• Drive the service truck requiring a CDL license.
• Perform labor-intensive tasks on residential construction sites.
• Develop skills to master the helper role and progress to learning drilling controls.
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with the team.
• Travel to job sites within Central PA, Western Maryland, Eastern Panhandle of WV, and Northern Virginia.
• Work primarily in outdoor environments, adapting to various weather conditions.

Essential Skills

• Valid license with a clean driving record.
• 3-3 years of experience in construction
• Mechanical aptitude, preferably with diesel engines.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs.
• Effective communication skills and teamwork.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Welding experience preferred.
• Experience in construction and landscaping is helpful.
• Ability to pass drug tests.
• Capability to work long hours and travel up to 150 miles a day to job sites.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy weekly paychecks via direct deposit and a Monday-Thursday work week at our Newburg location. Benefit from a paid vacation policy that grows with your tenure, and take advantage of six paid holidays and two paid flex days per year. Our 401K plan includes a 3% employer contribution, regardless of your personal contribution. Health and dental insurance are offered at no cost, starting after 90 days, with disability insurance available for purchase.

Work Environment

The work environment is predominantly outdoors, requiring resilience in all weather conditions. You will work on diverse sites, including open fields, airports, and potentially military sites. The role demands a robust work ethic and the ability to handle tough labor under a direct supervisor. You will typically work 10-12 hour days, home each night, with occasional overnight travel.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of NEWBURG, PA.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in NEWBURG,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.