Open Pit Driller

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Living out allowance

Opportunities for career growth

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A prominent construction and mining firm is seeking an experienced Platform or Pioneer Driller in Tempe, Arizona. The ideal candidate will operate various drilling equipment while ensuring safety standards are met. Strong communication and mechanical skills are essential, along with at least one year of surface drilling experience. This role offers a 5 days on/4 days off schedule with competitive health benefits and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year’s surface drilling experience using various drilling units.
• Thorough knowledge of drill patterns and structure development required.
• MSHA p.48 metal/nonmetal ticket is required.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required.

Responsibilities

• Operate platform drill Cat 6200 and Sandvik Leopard DI650i.
• Maintain safety policies and procedures at the mine site.
• Communicate effectively with team members.
• Understand limitations of the drill rig and its safe performance.
• Detect and perform small mechanical repairs to the drill.
• Communicate effectively with team members and work with minimal supervision.

Skills

Operation of platform drills

Mechanical understanding

Effective communication

Team communication

Education

MSHA p.48 metal/nonmetal ticket

Tools

Cat 6200

Sandvik Leopard DI650i

Job description

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.

Ledcor offers great health benefits and amazing opportunities for career growth, apply now to join the Ledcor team!

Essential Responsibilities

• Operation of a platform drill Cat 6200 and a Sandvik Leopard DI650i
• Operates and understands mechanics of a top head drilling unit equipped with multi‑function joy sticks and GPS on a mine site
• Comply with all company, client, legislated safety policies and procedures of drilling in a large open‑pit surface mine
• Understands the limitations of the drill rig and the performance it can safely provide
• Detects and performs small mechanical repairs to the drill
• Communicate effectively and professionally with other team members when needed with the ability to work with minimal supervision

Qualifications

• Minimum one year’s surface drilling experience using various drilling units
• Would have thorough knowledge of drill patterns and the structure in which they are developed
• MSHA p.48 metal/nonmetal ticket is required; training and support is provided to obtain or update 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 has the potential to alternate between a 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, all the way 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.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial well‑being. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be 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 to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.

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.

Link to: https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify