Open Pit Driller — Night/Day Rotations, Collaborative Team

Nevada Gold Mines; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401k with company match

Paid time off

Company clinics

Employee share purchase program

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Open Pit Driller to join the Cortez Surface Operations team in Nevada. The role focuses on safe, efficient drilling operations and collaboration with drill crew and surface teams.

The successful candidate will have experience in surface drilling, the ability to work a rotating night/day schedule, and a strong commitment to safety, attendance, and teamwork. We offer competitive benefits and growth opportunities within a premier mining organization.

Qualifications

• Prior surface drilling/blasting experience preferred.
• Valid Nevada driver’s license required.
• Heavy equipment operating experience preferred.
• Ability to carry at least 50 pounds required.
• Excellent verbal, written, and radio communication skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team required.
• Satisfactory safety, performance, and attendance records required.
• The ability to work a rotating schedule of nights and days is an essential function of this role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure drill area is properly cleaned before drilling and maintain awareness of what is happening in work area - other traffic, machinery and plant, individuals
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Safety awareness

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Radio communication

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Open Pit Driller to join the Cortez Surface Operations team in Nevada. The role focuses on safe, efficient drilling operations and collaboration with drill crew and surface teams.

The successful candidate will have experience in surface drilling, the ability to work a rotating night/day schedule, and a strong commitment to safety, attendance, and teamwork. We offer competitive benefits and growth opportunities within a premier mining organization.