Job Description

Overview

TRC, a member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm seeking a Drillers Helper in the Cinnaminson, NJ area. The ideal candidate will assist a Senior Driller and has the opportunity to start a career in drilling, with training available for those with basic mechanical knowledge.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Driller with daily drilling operations and equipment handling.
  • Load, unload, and transport drilling tools, pipe, and materials.
  • Set up and break down drilling rigs and jobsite equipment.
  • Handle drill rods, casing, and tooling during drilling operations.
  • Mix and manage drilling fluids and materials as required.
  • Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and inspections of equipment.
  • Follow all safety procedures, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe worksite.
  • Assist with site restoration and cleanup upon project completion.
  • Communicate effectively with the Driller and crew regarding jobsite needs.

Requirements

  • 1-2 years of drilling experience preferred but will train individual with basic mechanical knowledge or similar experience.
  • Experience with heavy equipment operation.
  • Must be able to lift 80lbs.
  • Driver's License Required.
  • CDL class A or B is preferred.
  • Must be willing to work outdoors despite weather conditions 12 months out of the year.
  • Must be 21 years of age or older.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • 40% Travel will be required. Hotel and Per Diem provided by TRC.
  • Minimum 40 hours a week, Overtime after 40 hours. On average, 5-10 hours of overtime per week offered.
  • Occasional weekend work required.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO

How this job compares in Riverton, NJ

Pay in context

At roughly $27/hr, this posting comes in about 22% below the $35/hr median for welding jobs across New Jersey, where the middle half runs $30–$40/hr across 154 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 15% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Riverton, NJ

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Riverton, NJ, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across New Jersey as a whole we're tracking 214 other active welding openings from 138 employers. Browse welding jobs across New Jersey.

The most active employers in New Jersey at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Rhoads Industries (13), Gpac (10), and Department of the Navy - Agency Wide (7). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within New Jersey, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Camden at $41/hr, Northvale at $40/hr, and Wayne at $39/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Riverton, NJ

Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Drillers Helper figures were last recalculated when this page was built.