{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"32bcaf8cbfb7d466787bf424","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/32bcaf8cbfb7d466787bf424","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/32bcaf8cbfb7d466787bf424","title":"Drill Operator","description":"DRILL OPERATOR - COLORADO (with RELOCATION pkg)\n*if eligible\nMINING OPERATIONS\n@ CLIMAX MINE\n$26.00-$33.00/hour\n$8,500 Annual Bonus\n$1,450/Month Housing Allowance (if eligible)\n$15K-$21K Relocation Support (if eligible)\nWhat You’ll Do\nOperate manual & automated production drills\nDrill primary & secondary blast holes to proper depth & quality standards\nPerform pre-shift equipment inspections\nIdentify mechanical issues, worn bits & needed repairs\nMove & position power cables safely around equipment\nMeasure drill holes for quality control\nCommunicate with blasting crews & dispatch via radio/computer systems\nSupport minor maintenance & other operational duties\nOperate additional mobile equipment as needed\nFollow all safety procedures related to drilling, tramming, power lines & equipment movement\nQualifications\n6+ months of mobile equipment operating experience\nAbility to pass required skills, safety & written assessments\nStrong safety awareness & communication skills\nPreferred\nMining or production drill experience\nExperience working around blasting operations\nATS Key Words\nProduction drilling, blast hole drilling, primary drilling, secondary drilling, drill rig operation, manual drills, automated drills, mobile equipment operation, heavy equipment operation, mining operations, surface mining, mine safety, MSHA safety, pre-shift inspections, preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, mechanical troubleshooting, drill bit replacement, stabilizer changes, drill pipe handling, drill steel handling, tramming techniques, power cable positioning, overhead power line safety, fire suppression systems, quality control measurements, drill hole measurement, blasting crew coordination, radio communication, dispatch systems, operations support, equipment maintenance support, bench navigation, uneven terrain operation, low-boy loading, safe equipment operation, production mining, safety compliance, operational support, mining equipment, industrial safety, excavation support, haul road navigation, teamwork, communication skills, safety procedures, heavy machinery, outdoor work environment, maintenance support activities, mining production support\nPay: $26.00 - $33.00 per hour\nBenefits:\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nProfessional development assistance\nReferral program\nRetirement plan\nTuition reimbursement\nVision insurance\nApplication Question(s):\nDo you have mining or production drill experience?\nDo you have experience working around blasting operations?\nDo you have experience operating production drills or other heavy mining equipment? 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