Underground Diamond Driller: High Earnings, Paid Travel & Growth

Swick Mining Services; Kellogg (ID); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid travel

Daily per diem

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Career progression

Job summary

Swick Mining Services is seeking experienced Underground Diamond Drillers to join our North American operations. You will operate underground diamond drill rigs, lead and support Driller Helpers, maintain productivity and core recovery, and uphold Swick’s safety and operational standards on every shift.

With 12 months of experience, you will work in remote underground mining environments on a 20/10 rotation, demonstrating a strong commitment to safety and high-quality work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months’ experience as an Underground Diamond Core Driller.
• Strong understanding of underground drilling methods, safe work practices and production expectations.
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States and/or Canada.
• Ability to work in remote underground mining environments on a 20/10 rotation.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screen.

Responsibilities

• Operate underground diamond drilling rigs safely, efficiently and to client specifications.
• Deliver drilling programs while maintaining high standards of safety, productivity and core recovery.
• Complete daily inspections, basic preventative maintenance and equipment checks.
• Accurately complete drilling logs, production reports and required site documentation.
• Lead, mentor and support Driller Helpers to work safely and develop their skills.
• Follow all company, client and regulatory safety policies, procedures and standards.
• Contribute to a positive site culture based on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Underground Diamond Core Driller

Safety awareness

Team leadership

Tools

MSHA certification

Job description

Swick Mining Services is seeking experienced Underground Diamond Drillers to join our North American operations. You will operate underground diamond drill rigs, lead and support Driller Helpers, maintain productivity and core recovery, and uphold Swick’s safety and operational standards on every shift.

With 12 months of experience, you will work in remote underground mining environments on a 20/10 rotation, demonstrating a strong commitment to safety and high-quality work.