High-Pay Underground Diamond Driller | Paid Travel & Per Diem

Swick Mining Services; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Per diem

Company-paid travel

Accommodation provided

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Health, vision, dental, life

Employee Assistance Program

Career development

Job summary

Swick Mining Services is seeking experienced Underground Diamond Drillers to join our North American operations. Earn strong annual income with world-class equipment, on a 20/10 rotation, and build a long-term career with a leading underground drilling contractor.

Role involves operating underground rigs, mentoring helpers, maintaining productivity and safety standards across North America, with full-time, travel-enabled employment and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months’ experience as an Underground Diamond Core Driller.
• Strong understanding of underground drilling methods, safe work practices and production expectations.
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States and/or Canada.
• 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 licence.
• MSHA certification preferred or ability to obtain required site certifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate underground diamond drilling rigs safely, efficiently and to client specifications.
• Deliver drilling programs while maintaining high standards of safety, productivity and core recovery.
• Complete daily inspections, basic preventive maintenance and equipment checks.
• Accurately complete drilling logs, production reports and required site documentation.
• Lead, mentor and support Driller Helpers to work safely and develop their skills.
• Follow all company, client and regulatory safety policies, procedures and standards.
• Contribute to a positive site culture based on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Underground drilling

Safety practices

Pre-employment medical

Job description

Swick Mining Services is seeking experienced Underground Diamond Drillers to join our North American operations. Earn strong annual income with world-class equipment, on a 20/10 rotation, and build a long-term career with a leading underground drilling contractor.

Role involves operating underground rigs, mentoring helpers, maintaining productivity and safety standards across North America, with full-time, travel-enabled employment and benefits.