Blast Hole Drill Operator
Listed on 2026-02-04
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Trades / Skilled Labor
General Labor, Heavy Equipment Operator, Construction Labor / Trades, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
DRILL OPERATOR
Safely perform all construction or quarry drilling activity in accordance with the job program to achieve anticipated production.
Responsibilities- Follow Safety Policies and Procedures
- Perform daily maintenance activities required for safe, efficient operation of assigned equipment
- Understand different drill patterns and terminology then execute drill pattern and layout as established by the Blaster Foreman
Maximize the usage of all drill supplies
Inventory accessories, understand cost of accessories, maintenance drill accessories
Communicate problems and terrain conditions to the Blasting Supervisor
Understand the Field Accounting system and be able to accurately complete and submit timely drill reports, hole sheets, and signed timecards
- Physical agility
- Participate in meetings:
Foreman s, safety, job specific, daily heads-up - Ability to work unsupervised while maintaining efficiency and safe work practices
- Complete Driller I and Driller II training certifications
- Other duties as assigned
- Must have 5+ years hydraulic equipment operating experience
- Valid Driver s License with own reliable transportation, must be a truck.
- Must have personal cell phone for communications
- One year experience in the construction industry
- Experience as a construction laborer
- Must hold a high level of common sense relative to equipment and machinery operation
- Mechanical aptitude based on past experience around equipment, motors, hydraulic, electrical systems, ETC.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen
- Must successful complete background screening for ATF
- Ability to perform essential functions of the position
- Ability to lift 50 - 100 lbs., 30 - 40% of the time
- Stooping and bending 30 – 40% of the time
- Work on uneven and loose surfaces in varying weather environments
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