US Underground Drillers and Helpers

Major Drilling

Salt Lake City (UT)

On-site

USD 27,552 - 46,838

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Major Drilling is seeking US Underground Drillers and Driller Helpers in Salt Lake City, UT, to ensure safe and professional sampling practices for our clients. Responsibilities include conducting drilling operations, maintaining equipment, and adhering to safety standards. The ideal candidates should have a commitment to safety and the ability to work in various field conditions, with significant travel required.

Qualifications

Minimum 1 year experience as a driller operator.
Eligible to work in the U.S.
Commitment to a drug and alcohol-free environment.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and repairs on company equipment and vehicles.
Prepare daily drill reports of drilling activities.
Operate a drilling rig for 10-12 hours per day.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Mechanical Aptitude

Commitment to safety

Job description

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US Underground Drillers and Driller Helper

The Driller is responsible for the recovery and presentation of accurate samples through safe, cost effective, and professional practices in order that client expectations are met or exceeded. The Driller is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the duties and tasks outlined within this specification are undertaken in accordance with Major Drilling policies, procedures, and practices.

The Driller Helper is responsible, under the guidance and direction of the Driller, for assisting in the recovery and presentation of samples through safe, cost-effective, and professional practices so that client expectations are met or exceeded. The Driller Helper is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the duties and tasks outlined within this specification are undertaken in accordance with Major Drilling policies, procedures, and practices.

Requirements:

Applicants must be at least 18 years old or older
Up to 100% Travel is required
Minimum 1 year experience as a driller operator.
Have a strong commitment to safety and poses a high level of accuracy while working independently with commitment to a team approach
Pass pre-employment background check, physical and drug screening and continue to work in a drug and alcohol-free environment
Understand the nature of hard work and be able to work extended hours continuously underground.
Be able to train and supervise one or more employees in the proper care of equipment as well as correct and safe work procedures.
Be able to lift 100 pounds
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Be able to work 12-hour shifts (day or night) in various climatic conditions for extended periods of time.
Have a mechanical background and aptitude, with skills in operating and maintaining machinery.
Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities may include:

· Perform and document maintenance and repairs on company equipment and vehicles

· Prepare daily drill reports of all drilling activities. These reports reflect footage drilled, time spent performing other activities besides drilling, time keeping for payroll purposes, reporting supplies consumed etc.

· Perform and document daily pre shift inspections

· Maintain production and accuracy standards and timeline requirements

· Operate a drilling rig 10-12 hours per day

· Be eligible to work in the U.S.

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