Driller/Forman

Talent Consultants; Winder (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hardrock seeks a Drilling Foreman to join our client site in Winder, GA, leading a field crew on rotary/DTH blast-hole projects and solar foundations. You will operate the rig, monitor production, and drive safe, efficient operations across diverse sites in the region.

You will coordinate daily plans, train crew members, complete logs and reports, and ensure compliance with MSHA/OSHA standards. This role requires mobility between projects and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• 3+ years operating rotary or DTH blast hole drills (or comparable rigs).
• Proven crew leadership and safety accountability.
• MSHA Part 46/48 certification or ability to obtain; clean safety record.

Responsibilities

• Operate and run the rotary/DTH rig to meet production targets.
• Lead a 2–4 person field crew; set daily plan and coach helpers.
• Maintain daily drill logs and production reports for billing and planning.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot hydraulic, air, and drill-string issues.
• Communicate with site superintendents and clients to resolve issues quickly.

Skills

Crew leadership

Mechanical know-how

Field operations

Travel readiness

Education

MSHA Part 46/48 certification

CDL Class A

Tools

Hydraulics

Compressors

Drill strings

Rig maintenance

Job description

We are hiring a Drilling Forman to join our client location in Winder, GA.

Set the pace for blast hole, construction, and solar foundation drilling across the country. As Driller/Foreman, you’ll run the rig, lead the crew, and own the results on projects that power communities — from quarries to utility-scale solar arrays.

• Run drilling operations to production targets — consistently hitting daily footage and hole-count goals while meeting depth, angle, and spacing specs on blast patterns and solar pile layouts.
• Lead a 2–4 person crew in the field, setting the daily plan, coaching drill helpers, and building operators who can eventually run their own rig.
• Maintain a zero-recordable-incident record by enforcing MSHA/OSHA standards, running daily toolbox talks, and completing pre-shift equipment inspections without exception.
• Keep rigs turning: perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot hydraulic, air, and drill-string issues in the field, and cut unplanned downtime through proactive care.
• Serve as the on-site face of Hardrock — communicating daily with site superintendents and clients to resolve issues fast and earn repeat business.
• Deliver accurate daily drill logs, production reports, and time records so billing and planning stay tight.
• Mobilize efficiently between projects, managing rig transport, setup, and teardown to minimize lost production days.

We are looking for a Forman with:

• 3+ years operating rotary or DTH blast hole drills (or comparable foundation/geotechnical rigs), with proven production numbers.
• Crew leadership experience — you’ve run a shift, held people accountable, and kept everyone safe.
• Working mechanical knowledge: hydraulics, compressors, drill strings, and daily rig maintenance.
• MSHA Part 46/48 certification (or ability to obtain quickly); clean safety record.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL Class A strongly preferred for rig mobilization.
• Willingness to travel and grind through variable field conditions — heat, cold, mud, and long days.
• Work directly with owner-operators who’ve done your job — your input shapes how we run.
• Growing company in a booming market: renewable energy drilling is expanding fast, and so are we.
• Variety that keeps it interesting — mining, construction, and solar work, not the same pit every day.
• Real advancement: as we add rigs, we promote from within. Foremen become superintendents.

If you can drill straight, lead a crew, and take pride in your work, we want to talk.