Do you have experience in or interest in operating heavy equipment? Are you interested in learning from best-in-class drilling professionals to gain skills that you can build a career on for a lifetime? Do you like to travel and thrive in a dynamic work environment where every day is different? Do you like working as a part of a team to find the best solution to accomplish client goals? Then you sound like the type of person we're looking for! Hawkston is a well-established drilling firm with an impressive reputation for environmental and geotechnical. We work with engineers and geologists that are responsible for ensuring the safety of our country's infrastructure (roadways, bridges, dams), our groundwater, and power supply - to provide them with samples or data they need to design solutions. As we continue to grow, we're hiring driller's apprentices. And for the right candidates, there are tremendous opportunities for growth as you train to become our next generation of drillers. And at Hawkston, we know our people are our biggest asset. Our starting pay rate is notably higher than the industry average. Our employees are paid weekly. And we offer generous benefits including health, vision and dental insurance. 100% matching on 401(k) benefits and paid time off. Responsibilities As a Driller's Apprentice, you will be the driller's right hand throughout the course of any project. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Pre-mobilization preparation: You'll review the project scope and requirements to assess the needs Conduct pre-trip inspections Prepare, load, and mobilize tools, equipment, and materials to the job site Jobsite / Project Operations: Assess the job site Participate in safety meetings Complete pre-shift equipment inspections and logs Ensure site safety and set up safety zones Layout boring locations Assist in the operations of the drill Support the installation of instrumentation and monitoring wells Support collection of soil and rock samples Operate support equipment - including but not limited to skid steers, forklifts, or water trucks. Maintain a tidy job site and equipment. Prepare job site and load equipment and tools to de-mo Assist our Senior Drillers with rig and truck maintenance, troubleshooting, and field repairs as needed. Partner with our clients to ensure they get what they need to be successful. Ongoing: Ensure safety of our team, our clients, and others. Report any unsafe conditions to management. Maintain quality standards ** This position requires regular travel ** Qualifications: This is an entry-level position. Prior experience is not required and we will train as needed. We operate heavy equipment and transport it from place to place. Safety of our crews, clients and others with whom we share the road is of utmost importance. As such, candidates: Must have a valid driver's license with clean or acceptable violation history. Must be drug-free. A pre-employment drug screening will be administered along with random drug tests for our entire employee pool throughout employment. We work on secure sites that require our employees to have background checks reviewed by their security teams to obtain a badge to be onsite. Must pass a background check. Work ethic and physical requirements: Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Must be able to lift up to 50+lbs Must be able to work safe and follow direction. Must be dependable. Preferred Qualifications: We're working with heavy equipment in the field. Experience in diesel mechanics, welding, fabrication, heavy equipment operation, and construction is a plus. Commercial Drivers License (class A or class B) Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $20.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Application Question(s): Can you pass a drug screening and background check? License/Certification: Driver's License (Required) Willingness to travel: 50% (Required) Work Location: In person