Rock Drill Operator — Travel‑Heavy Field Drilling

Aggregate Resource Industries, Inc.; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging provided for long trips

Per diem

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Phone allowance

Fuel card

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

FSA

EAP

Profit-sharing potential

Job summary

Aggregate Resource Industries, Inc. is seeking a Rock Drill Operator to safely operate hydraulic drilling equipment across mine, quarry, and development projects in the United States.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, executing drill patterns, and ensuring hole quality while supporting blasting operations when required. The role requires extensive travel, a strong safety mindset, and the ability to work long shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience: Rock drilling or heavy equipment operation in mining or construction.
• OSHA 10-Hour certification preferred; company will assist if not held.
• MSHA Experienced Miner Training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate hydraulic drills safely on mines, quarries, and development sites.
• Conduct daily maintenance and pre-operation inspections on drilling equipment.
• Follow drill patterns and ensure hole quality per project requirements.
• Provide updates to Project Managers and support blasting operations when needed.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Situational Awareness

Communication

Adaptability

Problem Solving

Motivation

Safety Awareness

Education

OSHA 10-Hour Certification

MSHA Experienced Miner Training

Tools

Strayos Fielder

Job description

Aggregate Resource Industries, Inc. is seeking a Rock Drill Operator to safely operate hydraulic drilling equipment across mine, quarry, and development projects in the United States.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, executing drill patterns, and ensuring hole quality while supporting blasting operations when required. The role requires extensive travel, a strong safety mindset, and the ability to work long shifts.