What are the responsibilities and job description for the US Underground Drillers and Helpers position at Major Drilling?
US Underground Driller and Driller Assistant
Requirements:
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old or older
- 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 lift 100 pounds
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Driller and Driller Assistant duties include, but are not limited to:
- Drilling various types of Exploration and definition holes
- 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 up to 7 days per week. Schedules are typically 20 days on, 10 days off and 14 days on, 7 days off.
- Be eligible to work in the U.S.
