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Water Well Driller

Employer

Great West Drilling Limited

Date Posted

May 14, 2026

Languages

English
  • Location Calgary, AB
  • Earnings $28.00 to $34.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
  • Work Hours 30 to 50 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 1  Vacancy
  • Closing Date Jun 04, 2026
Job Requirements

Employer

Great West Drilling Limited

Languages

English

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Area of specialization

  • Auger drilling
  • Hammer drilling

Security and safety

  • Driver's validity licence check
  • Drug test

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver's licence
  • Willing to travel
  • Drive manual transmission vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling

Screening questions

  • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

Early morning

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

  • Day
  • Weekend
  • Overtime required

Workplace information

On the road job

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Water Well Driller is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Water Well Drillers
OBJECTIVE

Interest in controlling water well drilling rigs and other equipment to drill, bore and dig for residential, commercial and industrial water wells or environmental assessment; and to install well screens, casings and other well fixtures

METHODICAL

Interest in comparing information to perform routine maintenance work on water well drilling rigs and equipment; and in cleaning and disinfecting wells in preparation for use

innovative

Interest in speaking to review client needs and proposed locations for water wells

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