Driller - AZDB - Utah

fisher; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisher Industries seeks a Driller for our safety‑driven drilling teams. You will operate drill rigs, prepare sites, and maintain logs across multiple locations with travel mandated.

Responsibilities include daily reporting, pre/post-trip checks, and adhering to all safety policies. This role requires a valid driver’s license, physical stamina, and a willingness to work in varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of drilling experience.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• MVR in Fisher Vehicle Program policy.
• HA 5000-23 Part 48 certification or willingness to obtain.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Team player willing to learn.
• Able to walk on steep/rough terrain.
• Able to pass pre-employment drug test and background check.
• Able to work in extreme weather.
• Travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate drill rig and drilling equipment.
• Set up/break down drill sites and move materials.
• Maintain daily drilling reports.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip equipment checks.
• Report equipment issues to supervisor.
• Perform general duties for Blasting Crew.
• Monitor safety hazards around equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Drilling operations

Equipment setup

Pre-trip inspections

Safety compliance

Team player

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Rig maintenance

Education

HA 5000-23 Part 48 certification

High school diploma

Tools

Drill rigs

Drilling equipment

Site setup tools

Job description

Fisher Industries is a vertically integrated family of businesses that provides heavy civil construction and aggregate products across the United States. With over 70 years of experience, the company specializes in highways, bridges, aggregates, and large-scale infrastructure projects, supported by in‑house capabilities in drilling, blasting, crushing, asphalt, and concrete production. Fisher is committed to delivering innovative, cost‑effective solutions with an emphasis on safety and quality. As a proven industry leader, Fisher Industries continues to grow while maintaining the integrity and values of a family‑owned company. For additional information about our company, visit our website at www.fisherind.com

POSITION SCOPE

The Driller position is a safety sensitive position responsible for driving and operating drilling machines to bore holes. Accurately filling out daily drill logs as well as conducting pre- trip and post- trip inspections on the equipment. Must be a team player who has at least 1 year of drilling experience.

Travel is required.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Ability and knowledge to operate drill rig and drilling equipment
• Set up and breakdown of drill sites, preparing equipment, setting up/taking down barricades, moving aggregate materials (dirt, rock, sand, etc.), changing out drill rods and casings, etc.
• Maintains daily drilling reports
• Conducts pre- and post- trip checks on equipment daily and maintains equipment in safe operating condition
• Reports any equipment malfunctions/concerns to the supervisor and prepares documentation
• Performs all general duties required by Blasting Crew
• Monitors work area for safety hazards and visual cues while operating equipment
• Safety, Safety, Safety comply with all company policies, procedures, and standards of safety
• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must have at least 1 year of drilling experience.
• Must be at least 18 years old
• A Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation to get to and from work is required
• Acceptable MVR in accordance with Fisher's Company Vehicle Program policy is required
• H.A. 5000-23 certificate part 48 or willingness to obtain certification - company will pay for certification
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be a team player who is willing and able to learn
• Ability to repeatedly walk up and down steep and rough terrain carrying construction materials
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check
• Ability to complete work tasks under various adverse weather conditions including heat above 100 degrees, cold, rain, and snow
• The ability to operate equipment in adverse weather conditions and on steep and rough terrains is required
• Travel is required

Fisher Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are a drug‑free work environment requiring pre‑employment and random drug testing. Subject to background check.

If you require an accommodation with applying, please email [e-mail] or call the HR Department at (701) 456‑9184 to request accommodations. This email is only to request accommodation for the application process and is not an email to inquire about the status of your application.