Rock Drill Operator — Grow into Senior Driller (Day/Night Shifts)

3 Rivers Drilling and Blasting; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO after 1 year (40 hours)

Overtime pay per law

8-12 hour shifts

Job summary

3-Rivers Drilling & Blasting is seeking a Rock Drill Operator (Junior / Mid-Level Driller) based in Utah or Nevada with travel to project sites across Utah and Nevada. The role supports mining and civil drilling projects, and may include day/night shifts and long hours.

You will grow under a lead driller, perform setup and inspections, and help meet production targets. MSHA training, willingness to learn, and reliable transportation are required; benefits include health insurance and PTO after

Qualifications

• 1 to 3+ years of drilling or related heavy equipment experience.
• Exposure to Sandvik rigs is a plus.
• MSHA 5000-23 Experienced Miner preferred; strong safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Operate rock drills safely and efficiently under a lead driller.
• Assist with setup, tool changes, greasing, and daily equipment checks.
• Read/monitor ground conditions and communicate changes to the crew.
• Perform daily inspections and basic maintenance/upkeep.

Skills

Drilling experience

Sandvik rigs

MSHA 5000-23

Reliable transportation

Tools

Sandvik Di650 Leopard DTH Rigs

Sandvik DP1500i Top Hammer Rigs

Job description

3-Rivers Drilling & Blasting is seeking a Rock Drill Operator (Junior / Mid-Level Driller) based in Utah or Nevada with travel to project sites across Utah and Nevada. The role supports mining and civil drilling projects, and may include day/night shifts and long hours.

You will grow under a lead driller, perform setup and inspections, and help meet production targets. MSHA training, willingness to learn, and reliable transportation are required; benefits include health insurance and PTO after