Rock Drill Operator (Junior/Mid) — Grow to Senior Driller

3 Rivers Drilling & Blasting; Utah; On-site; USD 35,817 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (employee participate

PTO after 1 year (40 hours)

Overtime pay

Job summary

3 Rivers Drilling & Blasting is seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Rock Drill Operator to support mining and civil drilling projects in Utah and Nevada. Based in Central Utah (Delta area, Saratoga Springs) or Southern Nevada, you may travel to project sites across Utah and Nevada, with day/night shifts and overtime as needed.

You will operate rock drills safely under a lead driller, assist with setup, read ground conditions, perform inspections, and follow MSHA policies.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3+ years of drilling experience preferred (or related heavy equipment experience).
• Exposure to Sandvik Di650 Leopard DTH Rigs or Sandvik DP1500i Top Hammer Rigs is a plus.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in varying and remote conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate rock drills safely and efficiently under the direction of a lead driller
• Read/monitor ground conditions and communicate changes to the crew
• Perform daily inspections and basic maintenance/upkeep
• Follow MSHA/safety policies and maintain clean documentation as required

Skills

Drilling experience

Heavy equipment experience

Safety mindset

Education

MSHA 5000-23 Experienced Miner

Job description

3 Rivers Drilling & Blasting is seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Rock Drill Operator to support mining and civil drilling projects in Utah and Nevada. Based in Central Utah (Delta area, Saratoga Springs) or Southern Nevada, you may travel to project sites across Utah and Nevada, with day/night shifts and overtime as needed.

You will operate rock drills safely under a lead driller, assist with setup, read ground conditions, perform inspections, and follow MSHA policies.