Floor Hand/Derrick Hand

Florida Design Drilling LLC (FDD) is a rapidly growing licensed water well and general contractor. We are a leading provider of water well drilling and water resource construction services located in West Palm Beach, Florida, and we specialize in solutions for industrial, irrigation, and commercial clients.

As a Floor Hand/ Derrick Hand, you assist Project Superintendents and lead foreman with drill operations and equipment maintenance. Duties and responsibilities focus on helping with deploying drill rigs, transporting, loading, and unloading equipment, and logging information from the job site during a drilling operation. Applicants must be reliable, motivated, driven, and willing to work hard and learn.

Requirements and qualifications include:

Work with experienced drillers to set up rigs and drilling equipment.

Cap well or regulate valves that control the outflow of water.

Attach and detach lifting equipment to lower or raise drill pipe sections into or out of the borehole.

Control pumps that circulate mud through drilling equipment.

Relevant fieldwork experience in the water well drilling industry in a plus.

Ability to be adaptable and step in to work multiple roles if required.

Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.

Willing and physically able to work outdoors for long hours have the ability to travel.

Ability to communicate proficiently in English.

Required to stay out of town for extended periods and work various shifts as needed.

Availability to work beyond an 8-hour work day; available to work weekends and holidays if needed.

Employment is contingent on successful results of a negative drug screen.

Salary is based on experience.

If you are interested in applying, please email me, preferably with your resume, HR@fldrilling.com.

A Superintendent or Human Resources will contact applicants whose qualifications meet the minimum requirements.