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Company Overview

Double Star Drilling is a leading ground engineering company based in Acheson, AB, specializing in a wide range of drilling, piling, anchoring shoring and construction services. Our commitment to innovative and cost-effective solutions allows us to tackle projects of all sizes and complexities with confidence.

Double Star Drilling has an immediate opening for five full time Drillers Assistants. Previous field construction experience as a skilled laborer is required. The primary responsibility of the Drillers Assistants is to assist the Equipment Operators (Driller’s) and Superintendent.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Operating small to medium sized equipment (skid steer, loader, packer)
• Traffic Control/flagging
• General equipment maintenance
• Participating in all safety meetings and toolbox meetings
• Physical and manual labour
• Removal of drill spoils
• Site clean-up
• Changing of bits, casing, and all other tooling as required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate fluently in English is required
• A minimum of 1 year experience as a skilled construction laborer
• Class 5 license and clean driver's abstract
• Must provide own transportation to various job sites in and around the city
• Must be on time and fit for work for all shifts as communicated by the site supervisor
• May be required to complete a drug and alcohol test for pre project access or post incident review
• On-the-job training is provided
• Valid CSTS-2020
• Valid WHMIS 2015 certification
• Valid Ground Disturbance considered an asset
• Valid First Aid considered an asset
• PPE Provided - Hard Hat, Safety Glasses, Gloves, Ear Protection, Coveralls.
• You are required to have your own CSA Approved Steel Toe Boots that cover the ankles and warm clothes for winter season
• Mechanically inclined individuals will be given priority
• Experience operating/using various power tools, shovels, and other construction equipment
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be physically fit and able to lift 50 lbs repetitively

What We Offer:

• $24 - $34+ per hour depending on experience.
• OT (time and a half) after 8 hours per day and 44 hours in a week.
• 10% vacation and stat holiday pay on all regular hours.
• $2.00 per hour out of town premium.
• $2.00 per hour Lifestyle Incentive premium (optional: agree to random drug and alcohol testing)
• RRSP/TFSA Matching up to $2500 per year after 30 days of employment.
• Benefits after 90 days of employment. Extended health, dental, vison, travel, paramedicals.
• Life insurance, dependent life insurance, AD&D.
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan.
• Telehealth Service (online doctors).

Working Conditions:

• 40 - 50 hours per week. Overtime and work on weekends as required.
• Must be able to travel out of town and accommodate last minute scheduling
• Must be able to work in all types of weather and walk on uneven ground and terrain.
• Fast paced, busy construction environments

Equity & Inclusion:

Double Star Drilling is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, creed, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, family status, military service, medical condition, physical or mental disability, and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal and provincial Human Rights legislation. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to all applicants.

Pay: $28.00-$34.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 60.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Do you have reliable transportation to and from work?
• Are you available to do out of town work?
• When are you available to start?
• What are your hourly wage expectations?
• Where are you located?
• Do you run any equipment?

Work Location: In person