Open Pit Driller

Ledcor Group; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Living out allowance

Extended Health & Wellness Benefits

Job summary

A mining services company located in Yuma, Arizona, is seeking a Platform or Pioneer Driller. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of surface drilling experience, operate various drilling units, and ensure compliance with safety standards. This role offers opportunities for career growth, a competitive rewards package, and the chance to work outdoors. A valid MSHA p.48 ticket is required, along with the ability to pass pre-employment drug tests. Due to working conditions, candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

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.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Operation of a platform drill Cat 6200 and a Sandvik Leopard DI650i.
• Comply with all company and safety policies on a mine site.
• Detect and perform small mechanical repairs to the drill.

Skills

Surface drilling experience

Knowledge of drill patterns

Mechanical repair detection

Effective communication

Education

MSHA p.48 metal/nonmetal ticket

Job description

Overview

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 joysticks 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 perform 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 Inclusion and Diversity 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.

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