Experienced Underground Diamond Driller Helper

Swick Mining Services; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Travel paid

Daily per diem

Company-paid travel

Accommodation on rotation

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Career progression

Job summary

Swick Mining Services is seeking experienced underground diamond driller helpers to join our North American operations. Earn from $60,000+ annually with sign-on bonus, travel-paid, and full-time benefits.

You will assist skilled drillers, support equipment setup, and help maintain safety standards across 20/10 rotations. We offer company-paid travel, on-site housing during rotations, 401(k) matching, PTO and comprehensive health benefits as part of a long-term career path with a global drilling

Qualifications

• Legal eligibility to work in the United States.
• Ability to work in remote underground mining environments on a 20/10 rotation.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screen.
• Valid driver’s license.
• MSHA certification preferred or ability to obtain required site certifications.
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, reliability and high-quality work.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and work in various weather conditions.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions carefully.

Responsibilities

• Manual labor in underground mining environments, including lifting, carrying drill rods, handling equipment and working in confined spaces.
• Assist in the setup and breakdown of drilling equipment at underground sites.
• Support drillers by handling tools, supplies, and materials required for drilling operations.
• Monitor drilling equipment during operation to identify and report any malfunctions or safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment to promote safety and efficiency.
• Follow all safety protocols and regulatory guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
• Communicate effectively with team members to coordinate tasks and respond to operational needs.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of drilling equipment under supervision.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety-minded

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Job description

Strong earning potential. Paid travel. Various rotations. Long-term career opportunity.

Swick Mining Services is seeking experienced, motivated and hardworking underground diamond driller helpers to join our North American operations. If you're ready to build a rewarding career with strong earning potential, paid travel, industry-leading equipment and clear advancement opportunities, we want to hear from you.

With operations across Australia, North America and Europe, Swick is recognized for safe performance, technical innovation, high-quality drilling delivery and a team culture where people are supported, recognized and given opportunities to grow.

What You’ll Get

• $6,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
• Earn from $60,000+ annually, with higher earning potential based on your experience, plus meter bonus incentives.
• Daily per diem paid on top of wages.
• 100% company-paid travel to and from site.
• Company-provided accommodation while on rotation.
• Permanent full-time employment with a stable global drilling contractor.
• 401(k) matching
• Paid Time Off
• Health, vision, dental and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program support.
• Clear career progression pathways, with ongoing training and development.
• Strong safety-first culture and a supportive team environment.

Work with Industry-Leading Equipment

Swick designs and builds its own mobile underground diamond drill rigs in-house. Our rigs are developed specifically to improve safety, mobility, productivity and performance underground, giving our crews access to equipment built for the work they do every day.

About the Role

As a Swick Underground Diamond Driller Helper you are required to be physically fit, hardworking and reliable. You will play a key role in safely delivering high-quality drilling services for our clients across North America. You will support drilling operations by assisting skilled drillers in the setup, operation, and maintenance of underground drilling equipment. The role involves preparing the drilling site, handling tools and materials, and monitoring equipment performance to prevent downtime.

Physical Requirements

This position requires working in underground mining environments and performing physically demanding tasks throughout a 20/10 rotation. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:

• Frequent squatting, kneeling, bending and twisting.
• Maintaining balance while working on uneven underground surfaces.
• Frequent climbing of stairs, ladders and access ways.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling drill tooling, supplies and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Positioning and handling materials and equipment at heights up to 48 inches.
• Standing, walking and performing physical labor for extended periods during 12-hour shifts.
• Working in confined underground areas and varying environmental conditions.
• Wearing required personal protective equipment and working safely in underground mining environments.

Key Responsibilities

• This role involves manual labor in underground mining environments, including lifting, carrying drill rods, handling equipment and working in confined spaces.
• Assist in the setup and breakdown of drilling equipment at underground sites.
• Support drillers by handling tools, supplies, and materials required for drilling operations.
• Monitor drilling equipment during operation to identify and report any malfunctions or safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment to promote safety and efficiency.
• Follow all safety protocols and regulatory guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
• Communicate effectively with team members to coordinate tasks and respond to operational needs.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of drilling equipment under supervision.

What We’re Looking For

• Legal eligibility to work in the United States.
• Ability to work in remote underground mining environments on a 20/10 rotation.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screen.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and work in various weather conditions.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions carefully.
• MSHA certification preferred or ability to obtain required site certifications.
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, reliability and high-quality work.

Why Swick?

At Swick, you are joining more than a drilling company. You are joining a global team that values safety, performance, innovation and people. We invest in our crews, recognize hard work and provide genuine opportunities for experienced drillers to develop their careers across a growing international business.

Drill Deeper. Go Further. Build Your Future with Swick.