rotary drilling machine operator

All Service Drilling; Prince George; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A drilling services company in Canada seeks an experienced drilling operator to operate tracked and truck-mounted drilling equipment. The ideal candidate will have at least 1-2 years of experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work in all weather conditions. Responsibilities include consulting with clients and ensuring safety regulations are followed while drilling. This is a permanent position with 30 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in drilling operations.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate drilling machines for blast holes.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Consult with clients to determine project needs.

Skills

Operating drilling machines

Ensuring health and safety

Client consultation

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Tracked drilling machines

Truck-mounted drills

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Drilling

Tasks

• Drive and operate tracked or truck-mounted rotary drilling to bore large blast holes to specified depths at staked positions in open-pit mine or quarry
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Operate tracked or truck-mounted drill equipped with auger or other attachment to drill holes for building foundations or pilings
• Operate drilling machines to drill blast holes in rock at road or other construction sites
• Operate various vehicles and equipment
• Assist miners in setting up and operating drilling and other mining machinery
• Consult with clients to determine project needs

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 hours per week