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Assistant Driller is a multifaceted position and required a variety of skills depending on drilling operations being carried out at any given time.  This is a supervisor position and he is responsible for the Derrickman, the Pumpman and all Roughnecks.

This position is sometimes referred to as the trainee driller and will also be responsible for helping the floorhands when required.  In this position you can expect to earn anywhere between $54,000 and $70,000 depending on the structure of the position.

Assistant drillers are a vital part of the team performing general labor duties by operating equipment during drilling.

Some of the primary functions include:

1. Setting up, dismantling, and transporting equipment
2. Maintenance and clean up of the drilling area
3. Handle, sort and move drill tools, pipes, cement and other materials
4. Operates sections of pipe, drill stem during drilling and removal
5. In charge of transporting various materials and necessary equipment

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