Underground Diamond Drillers

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Per diem

Company-paid travel

Accommodation provided

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Health, vision, dental, life

Employee Assistance Program

Career development

Job summary

Swick Mining Services is seeking experienced Underground Diamond Drillers to join our North American operations. Earn strong annual income with world-class equipment, on a 20/10 rotation, and build a long-term career with a leading underground drilling contractor.

Role involves operating underground rigs, mentoring helpers, maintaining productivity and safety standards across North America, with full-time, travel-enabled employment and benefits.

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.
• Valid driver's licence.
• MSHA certification preferred or ability to obtain required site certifications.

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 preventive 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 drilling

Safety practices

Pre-employment medical

Job description

Strong earning potential. Paid travel. Various Rotations. Long-term career opportunity.

Swick Mining Services is seeking experienced Underground Diamond Drillers to join our growing North American operations. This is an opportunity to earn strong annual income, work with industry-leading underground drilling equipment, and build a long-term career with one of the world’s largest underground diamond drilling contractors.

With operations across Australia, North America and Europe, Swick is recognized for safe performance, technical innovation, high-quality drilling delivery and a team culture where people are supported, recognized and given opportunities to grow.

What You’ll Get

• Earn from $120,000+ annual ly, with higher earning potential based on your experience, plus meter bonus incentives.
• Daily per diem paid on top of wages.
• $10,000 sign-on bonusfor eligible candidates.
• 100% company-paid travelto and from site.
• Company-provided accommodation while on rotation.
• Permanent full-time employment with a stable global drilling contractor.
• 401(k) matching
• Paid Time Off
• Health, vision, dental and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program support.
• Clear career progression pathways, with ongoing training and development.
• Strong safety-first culture and a supportive team environment.

Work with Industry-Leading Equipment

Swick designs and builds its own mobile underground diamond drill rigs in-house. Our rigs are developed specifically to improve safety, mobility, productivity and performance underground, giving our crews access to equipment built for the work they do every day.

About the Role

As a Swick Underground Diamond Driller, you will play a key role in safely delivering high-quality drilling services for our clients across North America. You will operate underground diamond drill rigs, lead and support Driller Helpers, maintain strong productivity and core recovery, and uphold Swick’s safety and operational standards on every shift.

Physical Requirements

This position requires working in underground mining environments and performing physically demanding tasks throughout a 20/10 rotation. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:

• Frequent squatting, kneeling, bending and twisting.
• Maintaining balance while working on uneven underground surfaces.
• Frequent climbing of stairs, ladders and access ways.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling drill tooling, supplies and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Positioning and handling materials and equipment at heights up to 48 inches.
• Standing, walking and performing physical labor for extended periods during 12-hour shifts.
• Working in confined underground areas and varying environmental conditions.
• Wearing required personal protective equipment and working safely in underground mining environments.

Key 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 preventive 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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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.
• Valid driver's licence.
• MSHA certification preferred or ability to obtain required site certifications.
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, reliability and high-quality work.

Why Swick?

At Swick, you are joining more than a drilling company. You are joining a global team that values safety, performance, innovation and people. We invest in our crews, recognise hard work and provide genuine opportunities for experienced drillers to develop their careers across a growing international business.