Driller

Coldspring; Milbank (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Optical

Medical FSA/HSA

Dependent Care FSA

Basic Life Plan

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401K with Company Match

Profit Sharing

PTO (Vacation)

Holidays

Jury Duty

Funeral Leave

Job summary

Coldspring in Milbank, SD seeks an experienced Driller for outdoor quarry operations. You will drill along marked lines to enable subsequent material separation, while ensuring adherence to quality standards.

The role requires at least 1 year of related experience, the ability to lift 70 lbs, and routine hazard awareness. Full-time, hourly position with comprehensive benefits and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Traversing rough terrain is required.
• Must be able to lift 70 lbs and frequent bending and lifting.
• Machine specific training required.
• Must have the ability to recognize hazards.
• General maintenance skills.
• At least 1 year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the current stability of the block or ledge.
• Determine probable movement of the piece during the process.
• Develop an appropriate fall prevention plan.
• Position mobile power equipment in a safe location
• Obtain safe access to the working surface - proper ladder height and usage.
• Use all engineering control devices to reduce personal noise exposure levels
• Use and maintain all dust control devices
• Set the drill mast securely so as to assure straight quality holes
• Understand all control functions and gauge readouts
• Understand what is the proper amount of footage to put on a bit
• Be able to handle drill rod of various drill rod lengths
• Basic math skills with ability to accurately read tape measure
• Understand sonar hole locating equipment
• This position spends 100% of the time outdoors. Quarry conditions can vary from extreme summer heat to below zero cold, wind and rain. Opportunities for occasional work at other quarries may arise

Skills

Basic math

Tape measure reading

Ladder safety

Hazard awareness

Outdoor work

Tools

Drill equipment

Sonar hole locating

Job description

Description

Status: This is a full-time; hourly position
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 6am - 4:30pm & Friday: 6am - 10:30am; overtime as needed

Benefits Offered to Full-time Employees: Health, Dental, Optical, Medical FSA/HSA, Dependent Care (FSA), Basic Life Plan, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing (ROA), PTO (Vacation), Holidays, Jury Duty, and Funeral Leave

JOB SUMMARY: The Driller is responsible for drilling along a marked line so that the material can be efficiently separated by a later mechanical process in accordance with quality standards.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Evaluate the current stability of the block or ledge.
• Determine probable movement of the piece during the process.
• Develop an appropriate fall prevention plan.
• Position mobile power equipment in a safe location
• Obtain safe access to the working surface - proper ladder height and usage.
• Use all engineering control devices to reduce personal noise exposure levels
• Use and maintain all dust control devices
• Set the drill mast securely so as to assure straight quality holes
• Understand all control functions and gauge readouts
• Understand what is the proper amount of footage to put on a bit
• Be able to handle drill rod of various drill rod lengths
• Basic math skills with ability to accurately read tape measure
• Understand sonar hole locating equipment
• This position spends 100% of the time outdoors. Quarry conditions can vary from extreme summer heat to below zero cold, wind and rain. Opportunities for occasional work at other quarries may arise

Requirements

• This position requires traversing of rough terrain. Need to climb ladders, steps or other elevated platforms.
• Must be able to lift 70 lbs and frequent bending and lifting.
• Machine specific training required.
• Must have the ability to recognize hazards.
• General maintenance skills.
• At least 1 year of related experience

COLDSPRING IS A VETERAN-FRIENDLY, WELLNESS ORIENTED, TOBACCO-FREE COMPANY.

Coldspring is an Affinity Action Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

This is a representation of the position's entire pay grade range. Starting pay is based on an individual's skills, experience, and at the discretion of the hiring team.