Driller

Coldspring; South Dakota; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

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

Funeral Leave

Job summary

Coldspring in South Dakota is seeking a Driller to operate drill rigs outdoors at our quarry. You will follow marked lines to prepare material for downstream processing and ensure adherence to quality standards. The role requires physical fitness, the ability to lift up to 70 lbs, and safety-conscious work habits.

Full-time hours are Monday–Thursday 6am–4:30pm and Friday 6am–10:30am, with overtime as needed. Benefits available.

Qualifications

• Must be able to traverse rough terrain and climb ladders.
• Physical ability to lift 70 lbs and frequently bend and lift.
• Machine training and hazard recognition required.

Responsibilities

• Drill along marked lines to enable downstream separation.
• Assess stability and potential movement of material.
• Develop fall prevention plans and position equipment safely.
• Set up drill mast and read control gauges accurately.
• Maintain dust control devices and monitor noise levels.
• This outdoor role spends time in quarry conditions year-round.
• Occasional work at other quarries may occur.

Skills

Physical stamina

Hazard recognition

Ladder climbing

Tools

Drill rig operation

Dust control devices

Sonar hole locating equipment

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 Affiant, 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.