Underground Driller — 12-Hour Shifts, 20/10 Rotations

Major Drilling Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Work at various mine sites

Exposure to advanced drilling tech

Job summary

Major Drilling Group is seeking Underground Drillers for several mining locations in the Western USA. You will operate and maintain drilling rigs in underground and surface environments, with a focus on safety and efficient operations in remote conditions.

The role emphasizes technical skill, reliability, and teamwork while offering a grueling 12-hour shift pattern and 20-on/10-off rotations with frequent site travel.

Qualifications

• Must have MSHA 5000-23 UG/Surface certification.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• 2–5 years of drilling or mining experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read drill plans, maps, and manuals.
• Physically fit to lift up to 25 kg (55 lbs) and work in harsh environments.
• Must pass pre-employment medical and drug screening.
• Clean criminal background.
• Willingness to travel to various mine sites.
• Able to work 12-hour day shifts, 7 days a week, for 20 days at a time.
• Reliable transportation to job sites and airports.
• Proficient in safe equipment operation and hazard assessment.
• Knowledge of site-specific emergency protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain drilling rigs in underground and surface environments.
• Work safely in challenging, remote conditions.
• Commit to safe, efficient operations in a team setting.

Skills

MSHA Certification

Driver's license

Drilling experience

Mechanical aptitude

Safety focus

Plan reading

Job description

Major Drilling Group is seeking Underground Drillers for several mining locations in the Western USA. You will operate and maintain drilling rigs in underground and surface environments, with a focus on safety and efficient operations in remote conditions.

The role emphasizes technical skill, reliability, and teamwork while offering a grueling 12-hour shift pattern and 20-on/10-off rotations with frequent site travel.