Hands thatfinish the hole.
We hire for attitude and safety first and teach the rest. If you show up on time, watch your hands and take care of the rig, there is a seat here and a path off the deck and onto the brake.
Roles on the board
Diamond Core Driller
HQ/NQ wireline surface programs. Must be able to run a rig start-to-finish, keep recovery high in broken ground and train a helper without yelling.
ApplyRC Driller
Hammer and booster experience, cyclone and splitter discipline, dust control. Grade-control and first-pass exploration work across Nevada.
ApplyUnderground Driller
Tight-heading setups, ground-support awareness and current underground refresher. Decline and drift programs on ramp-access projects.
ApplyDriller's Helper
No experience required, work ethic required. You will handle rods, box core, keep the deck clean and learn the brake from the seat next to it.
ApplyField Mechanic
Diesel, hydraulics and mobile welding on rigs, dozers and support trucks. Service truck provided.
ApplyPay, rotation and gear
14 on / 7 off
Standard rotation. Day and night shifts, 12-hour tours.
Per diem & travel
Paid travel day, camp or motel covered on remote programs.
Health & 401(k)
Medical, dental and vision after 60 days, company match at one year.
Tools & gear
PPE, FR uniforms and an annual boot and tool allowance.
Real training
Paid MSHA Part 46/48, first aid and rig-specific sign-off.
Move up
Every driller on the payroll except two started here as a helper.
Get on the crew list
Fill this out or call the yard. We answer applications ourselves — no portal, no auto-reply. Bring a clean driving record and the willingness to work a night rotation in the wind.
(775) 412-0968Or email your experience to dispatch@gorilladrillers.com