Drill Operator

DRILL OPERATOR - COLORADO (with RELOCATION pkg) *if eligible MINING OPERATIONS @ CLIMAX MINE $26.00-$33.00/hour $8,500 Annual Bonus $1,450/Month Housing Allowance (if eligible) $15K-$21K Relocation Support (if eligible) What You’ll Do Operate manual & automated production drills Drill primary & secondary blast holes to proper depth & quality standards Perform pre-shift equipment inspections Identify mechanical issues, worn bits & needed repairs Move & position power cables safely around equipment Measure drill holes for quality control Communicate with blasting crews & dispatch via radio/computer systems Support minor maintenance & other operational duties Operate additional mobile equipment as needed Follow all safety procedures related to drilling, tramming, power lines & equipment movement Qualifications 6+ months of mobile equipment operating experience Ability to pass required skills, safety & written assessments Strong safety awareness & communication skills Preferred Mining or production drill experience Experience working around blasting operations ATS Key Words Production 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 Pay: $26.00 - $33.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have mining or production drill experience? Do you have experience working around blasting operations? Do you have experience operating production drills or other heavy mining equipment? If yes, what equipment have you operated? Are you comfortable working in an outdoor mining environment around blasting operations, uneven terrain & heavy equipment? Do you have experience performing pre-shift inspections, identifying mechanical issues or supporting minor equipment maintenance? How many months or years of mobile equipment operating experience do you have? Experience: mobile operatins: 1 year (Required) Ability to Relocate: Denver, CO: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required) Work Location: On the road