Open Pit Driller

Ledcor Group; Bullhead City (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living out allowance

Extended Health & Wellness Benefits

Overtime rates apply

Job summary

A leading mining services company in Bullhead City, Arizona seeks a Platform or Pioneer Driller. The successful candidate will operate various drilling equipment and ensure compliance with safety procedures. Responsibilities include operating a Cat 6200 drill and understanding drill mechanics. Candidates should have at least one year of surface drilling experience and an MSHA P.48 ticket. This role offers a competitive total rewards package and the opportunity for long-term employment with extended health and wellness benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year’s surface drilling experience using various drilling units.
• Thorough knowledge of drill patterns and mining structure.
• MSHA P.48 metal/non‑metal ticket required.

Responsibilities

• Operate platform drill Cat 6200 and Sandvik Leopard DI650i.
• Understand the mechanics of a top‑head drilling unit with GPS.
• Comply with safety policies on a mine site.
• Know the limitations of the drill rig and its safe performance.
• Detect and perform minor mechanical repairs on the drill.
• Communicate effectively with team members and work with minimal supervision.

Skills

Open-pit drilling

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Team communication

Education

MSHA P.48 ticket

Tools

Cat 6200

Sandvik Leopard DI650i

Top-head drilling unit with GPS

Job description

You are a seasoned Platform or Pioneer Driller who takes pride in the safe, precise, and efficient operation of production drilling equipment within a developing large open‑pit mining environment. With hands‑on experience across a variety of drill types, you consistently demonstrate a strong commitment to operational excellence and safety standards. You are a self‑motivated professional, always seeking opportunities to expand your skills, contribute to team success, and grow within the mining industry.

Essential Responsibilities

• Operate a platform drill Cat 6200 and a Sandvik Leopard DI650i.
• Operate and understand the mechanics of a top‑head drilling unit equipped with multi‑function joysticks and GPS on a mine site.
• Comply with all company, client, and legislated safety policies and procedures of drilling in a large open‑pit surface mine.
• Understand the limitations of the drill rig and the performance it can safely provide.
• Detect and perform small mechanical repairs to the drill.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with other team members when needed and work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year’s surface drilling experience using various drilling units.
• Thorough knowledge of drill patterns and the structure in which they are developed.
• MSHA P.48 metal/non‑metal ticket is required; training and support are provided to obtain or update the certificate as needed.
• Successful completion of pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing.

Work Conditions

• 5 days on with 4 days off, working 12‑hour days that may alternate between day and night shift rotation.
• Overtime rates apply after 40 hours per week and are paid at time and a half.
• Living out allowance provided for those who qualify.
• Extended Health & Wellness Benefits provided.
• Work will be primarily outdoors and in various weather conditions.
• Opportunity for long‑term employment.

Additional Information

Ledcor Heavy Civil and Mining services reach across the lifespan of a mine, from facility construction to full‑scale contract mining of coal, minerals, or metals, to mine reclamation. Our service offerings are vast as are the projects we work on. Ledcor has been recognized as a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America. We offer a competitive total rewards package that supports physical, mental, and financial well‑being and provides exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other identifying characteristic, are encouraged to apply. Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences. For more information about Ledcor's inclusion and diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.

All applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Ledcor participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. E‑Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. For more information, visit https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.