Scout Discoveries is an agile, growing mineral exploration company based in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Scout is vertically integrated by designwhich keeps discovery costs down and lets the company explore more often, learn faster, and keep the economics in its own hands.
Just as deliberately, Scout takes great care of its people. The company is optimizing how its team works as it grows, and building a culture of entrepreneurship, learning, and looking out for one another, made up of people who believe in the mission and in this industry. In Idaho, Scout is the largest holder of unpatented claims and one of the state's most active explorers, across three Tier One mining districts with projects in gold, silver, and copper.
We drill. We discover. We do it again, until discovery stops being luck.
The Drill Helper supports the Driller in every part of exploration core drilling, working safely alongside the crew while learning the trade from the ground up.
It's a hands-on entry point into drilling at Scout — helpers who take the craft seriously have a clear path toward becoming a qualified Driller.
Key Responsibilities
Safety & Daily Operations
- Follows all safety policies and Safe Work Procedures, and completes JSAs before starting work
- Assists with drill rig setup, teardown, and day-to-day operation
- Loads and unloads rods, casing, tools, and supplies; assembles and disassembles core barrels
- Mixes drilling fluids and maintains water pumps and circulation systems
Equipment & Core Handling
- Conducts pre-operational equipment inspections and reports defects immediately
- Removes, places, and labels core accurately, protecting samples from damage
- Keeps tools, supplies, and work areas clean and organized
Communication & Development
- Maintains clear communication with the Driller and crew
- Completes required safety and regulatory training
- Builds toward Driller-level competency over time
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Comfortable with physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather and terrain
- Reliable, safety-minded, and coachable
- Prior field, construction, or labor experience an asset — no drilling experience required
- Valid driver's license
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k)
- FIFO rotation schedule (to confirm)
- Clear path toward Driller
About Scout Discoveries Corp.
Our mission is to discover Tier One precious and base metal deposits in Idaho, USA, using a disciplined business model and a vertically integrated approach to exploration. As the largest holder of unpatented claims and the most aggressive discovery-focused explorer in Idaho, we are committed to leading the way in uncovering valuable mineral resources.
Our Hiring Process
- Stage 1: Applied
- Stage 2: Phone Screen
- Stage 3: Teams Interview
- Stage 4: On-site
- Stage 5: Congrats
- Stage 6: Offer
- Stage 7: Hired
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