Driller/Roof Bolter - Underground Limestone Mine

Heidelberg Materials; Connellsville (Fayette County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Union benefits package

Vacation, sick leave and holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a surface quarry operator to support underground operations. The role involves operating roof bolting and drilling equipment and complying with safety protocols to ensure safe material extraction.

Candidates must read mine plans, perform daily inspections, and collaborate with the production team. The position offers competitive hourly pay, a $2,000 sign-on bonus, and union-backed benefits.

Qualifications

• Safely operate drilling and roof bolting equipment in an underground environment.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and hazard awareness.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify equipment issues.
• Ability to read and follow mine plans, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Dependable team-oriented individual with effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate roof bolting and drilling equipment to support safe underground quarry operations
• Install roof support systems according to mine plans, safety standards, and procedures
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance needs promptly
• Work closely with the production team to support safe, efficient material extraction
• Follow all safety, environmental, and operational guidelines at all times

Skills

Underground mining safety

Equipment inspection

Mechanical aptitude

Team communication

Adherence to procedures

Job description

Line of Business: Aggregates

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world’s largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operate roof bolting and drilling equipment to support safe underground quarry operations
• Install roof support systems according to mine plans, safety standards, and procedures
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance needs promptly
• Work closely with the production team to support safe, efficient material extraction
• Follow all safety, environmental, and operational guidelines at all times

What Are We Looking For

• Demonstrated capability to safely operate drilling and roof bolting equipment in an underground environment
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and hazard awareness
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify equipment issues
• Ability to read and follow mine plans, procedures, and safety requirements
• Dependable team-oriented individual with effective communication skills

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check
• Some positions require FMCSA regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing

Work Environment

• Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level

What We Offer

• $28.76 per hour plus an additional $0.50 per hour underground rate

• $2,000 Sign-On Bonus paid out in two installments (6 months and 1 year)

• Benefits through the Union for Medical, Dental, Vision and Pension

• Union paid vacation, sick leave and holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled