Experienced Exploration Drill Assistant

Company: Geotech Drilling

- A proud member of the ConeTec Group

Job Title
Diamond Core Drill Assistant Mineral Exploration (Surface)

Company
Geotech Drilling Services (a ConeTec company)

Location
Council Idaho

Schedule & Rotation

• 20 days on / 10 days off
• 12hour days
  

Compensation

• USD $35.00$38.00 per hour bonuses

Company Background and Culture

Geotech Drilling is a dynamic international drilling company headquartered in British Columbia Canada. Our strategy is to grow our company by developing our high-quality advanced-stage project pipeline.

Geotech owns and operates state-of-the-art drilling equipment throughout western North America. We are one of Canadas largest geotechnical environmental and exploration drilling companies with a fleet of over 70 site investigation platforms.

Geotech Drilling has joined ConeTec. ConeTec is an international full-service geo-environmental and geotechnical site characterization contractor. We offer clients superior project management and site investigation services across the globe with a large presence in the Americas and Australia. ConeTec is known in the industry as a great place to work. We commit to all employees that we will provide a respectful positive and enriching work environment. We want you to look forward to going to work every day. We reward and recognize staff for exceptional contributions to the company. Our success is a direct result of the people who work here.

As part of our integrated team youll harness the collective expertise expanded resources and cutting-edge testing capabilities that come with this exciting merger. Seize the opportunity to shape the future of geotechnical drilling with us.

Drill Assistant - Surface Exploration

We are seeking motivated and experiencedDrill Assistants to support Surface Exploration Diamond Drilling operations. Candidates must have previous drill support experience strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to work safely and efficiently in rugged remote environments.

Project and Equipment

• A5 and/or Track mount drill rig.
• BH depth range: 250m to 1000m

Location:Council Idaho

Start Date:June 2026

Duration:4Months

Hours of Work:20 days on 10 days off 12 hr days.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously prepare and supply the driller with tooling and materials necessary to maintain the drilling operations.
• Handle drill rods and casing core tubes and core samples.
• Maintain and organize appropriate inventory levels of necessary materials supplies and tooling for the drill rig and support vehicles.
• Assist the Driller client and other team members where required.
• Regular and repetitive lifts of 50-90 lbs.
  

Professional Experience / Qualifications

• Must have 1 or more years experience in the drilling industry.
• Proven experience in helicopter supported operations.
• Must have a Valid Drivers License.
• Have the mechanical ability to troubleshoot and repair small equipment.
• Complete and pass a pre-employment drug & alcohol test.
• Complete and pass project specific safety courses.
• Have experience working in the field in remote and/or varied weather conditions for extended periods of time
  

Compensation:

$24.00 - $26.00 USD per hour Meter Bonus

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees and due to the requirement that employees be able to safely complete the tasks associated with this job position a successful candidate may be required to take a pre-employment fit for duty test including a drug and alcohol testing and complete a satisfactory criminal record check.

ConeTec is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status or any other status protected by applicable law

Required Experience:

Manager