Year-Round Work | Paid Travel | Career Growth Opportunities
Do you thrive on physical work, enjoy being outdoors in all weather, and like the idea of travelling across western Canada? Mobile Augers is hiring Driller Assistants based out of Calgary to support our drilling operations on sites ranging from refineries and roads to dams and mines.
We provide full training for motivated individuals looking to start a long-term career in a high-demand trade.
What We Offer
$75/ night bonus for every night worked out of town
Paid accommodations and meals while working out of town
Year-round work—no seasonal layoffs
Quarterly safety bonuses
Career path to Driller, with company-paid Class 1 and 3 license upgrades
Group RRSP with employer matching
Health, dental & EAP benefits after 3-month probation
Discounted banking privileges
What You'll Be Doing
Assist the Driller in collecting core samples used to design foundations for buildings, roads, and industrial infrastructure
Load and unload drilling rigs and trucks with tools and supplies
Drive drill or support truck to job sites
Set up sampling equipment, collect and label samples
Lift and handle drilling tools and augers (50–80 lbs) repeatedly
Keep work areas clean and safe,
including shovelling around boreholes
What We're Looking For
No experience necessary—just a robust work ethic and willingness to learn
Physically fit and able to lift 50–80 lbs repeatedly throughout the day
Able to work in all weather conditions, year-round
Must pass drug and alcohol screening
Clean driving record (no DUIs, no more than two minor infractions)
Reliable, punctual, safety-conscious, and able to work with minimal supervision
Comfortable with frequent travel and irregular schedules
Mechanical aptitude is a solid asset
Must have own transportation to/from the Edmonton shop
Ready to Get Started? Please apply with a cover letter explaining why you’d be a good fit for this role, along with your resume.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: $25.25-$28.25 per hour
Advantages
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
RRSP match
Vision care
Licence/Certification:
Class 5 Licence (required)
Willingness to travel:
100% (required)
Work Location: In person
📌 Geotechnical Drilling Helper Calgary
🏢 Mobile Augers u0026 Research
📍 Calgary
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