Driller Assistant

🚧 Start Your Career in Water Well Construction – Join Shawver Well Company as a Driller Assistant! 🚧

Position Title: Driller Assistant
Company Name: Shawver Well Company Inc
Pay Range: $18.00–$22.00 per hour based on experience, plus overtime and annual profit-based bonus
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Decorah, IA
Industry: Water Well Drilling / Construction
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM | Overtime Required

Shawver Well Company Inc is seeking a dependable and motivated Driller Assistant to support water well drilling operations throughout the Decorah and Waukon areas. This entry-level role offers hands‑on training in drilling, heavy equipment operation, and water well construction.

As a Driller Assistant, you will work directly alongside experienced drillers to assist with daily field operations, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy outdoor, physical work and want to build a long-term career in the water well and construction industry.

Shawver Well Company Inc is an employee‑owned leader in the well drilling industry, serving residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, and municipal clients throughout Iowa. With decades of expertise and a strong reputation for quality workmanship, we combine hands‑on experience with innovative drilling solutions to deliver reliable groundwater systems.

As an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) company, every team member plays a role in our shared success. We invest in our people through training, mentorship, and long‑term career development—because when our employees grow, we grow.

• Assist with mobilization, setup, and operation of drill rigs and support equipment
• Support water well drilling and construction activities in the field
• Load, unload, and transport tools, materials, and equipment
• Perform basic maintenance, cleaning, and organization of equipment and job sites
• Assist with welding, mechanical tasks, and equipment operation as trained
• Follow all company safety policies and OSHA regulations at all times
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, crew members, and customers
• Report to the Decorah or Waukon shop location each morning before heading to job sites
• Support overall team productivity and maintain a clean, safe work environment

• Class A CDL licensing (company support available)
• Water well construction methods
• Welding and fabrication
• Equipment mechanics and preventative maintenance
• Basic geology fundamentals

• Valid Driver’s License required
• No OWI within the past five years (insurance requirement)
• Ability to obtain a Class A CDL (company-sponsored support available)
• Ability to perform physically demanding labor in outdoor environments
• Ability to lift, carry, and move heavy materials (up to 75–100 lbs)
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn from experienced mentors
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Mechanical aptitude or construction experience preferred but not required

• Competitive hourly pay: $18.00–$22.00 per hour, plus overtime pay
• Annual profit‑based bonus
• Employee‑Owned Company (ESOP participation)
• Company‑Contributed 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan Options
• Bi‑weekly pay cycle
• Uniforms and safety equipment provided

Full‑time Monday–Friday 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM. Overtime required based on project needs.

Report daily to the Decorah or Waukon, IA shop locations. Projects primarily located throughout Northeast Iowa. Outdoor field‑based work in varying weather conditions. Regional travel required; home most evenings unless project demands otherwise.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.