Open Pit Driller

You are a seasoned Platform or Pioneer Driller who takes pride in thesafe, precise, and efficient operationof production drilling equipment within a developing large open-pit mining environment. With hands-on experience across a variety of drill types, you consistently demonstrate a strong commitment to operational excellence and safety standards. You are aself-motivated professional, always seeking opportunities to expand your skills, contribute to team success, and grow within the mining industry Ledcor offers great health benefits and amazing opportunities for career growth, apply now to join the Ledcor team! Essential Responsibilities: Operation ofa platform drill Cat 6200 and a Sandvik Leopard DI650i Operates and understands mechanics of a top head drilling unit equipped with multi-function joy sticks and GPS on a mine site Complywithall company,client, legislated safetypoliciesand proceduresofdrilling in a large open pit surface mine Understands the limitations of the drill rig and theperformancesitcan safelyprovide Detects andperformsmall mechanical repairs to the drill Communicateeffectively and professionally with other team memberswhen neededwith the ability to work with minimal supervision Qualifications: Minimumoneyear'ssurface drilling experience usingvariousdrilling units Wouldhave thorough knowledge of drill patterns and the structure in which they are developed MSHA p.48 metal/nonmetal ticket isrequired; training and supportisprovided to obtain or updatecertificate as needed Successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing Work Conditions 5 days on with 4 days off, working 12 hour days that has the potential to alternate between a day and night shift rotation Overtime rates apply after 40 hours per week and are paid at time and a half Living out allowance provided for those who qualify Extended Health & Wellness Benefits provided Work will be primarily outdoors and in various weather conditions Opportunity for long term employment Additional Information Ledcor Heavy Civil and Mining services reach across the lifespan of a mine, from facility construction, to full-scale contract mining of coal, minerals, or metals, all the way to mine reclamation. Our service offerings are vast-as are the projects we work on. Ledcor has been recognized as a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America. Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial well-being. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge. Employment Equity At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply. Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor's Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. All applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Ledcor participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Link to: https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify