What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drill Operator position at TalentAmp?
Description
Highly skilled individual who performs duties related to the safe operation of diesel and electric drills at a highly skilled level.
- Drilling quality primary and secondary blast holes, drilling to proper depth, and proper collaring of drill holes
- Identifying and reporting any mechanical issues on the drill and recognizing when bits are wearing and require replacement
- Recognizing hazards associated with drilling next to banks and high walls
- Drilling angle holes and drilling in native ground
- Safely moves and positions power cables when operating drill around shovels
- May be required to:
- Bend drill steels, change bits and stabilizers and assist maintenance personnel with pipe changes
- Operate manual or automated drills
- Manually measure drill holes after drilling for quality control
- Operate other pieces of mobile equipment as necessary for business needs
- Responsible for the knowledge and safe performance of the following procedures: drilling in fill, using drill fire suppression system, loading drill on low-boy, breaking drill pipe, lowering and raising the mast, mounting and dismounting of drill, and drilling near overhead power lines
Minimum Qualifications
- Two (2) years of mobile equipment operating experience
- Knowledge of the proper pattern approach and proper sequence of drill patterns
- Knowledge of ground composition and geology
- Knowledge of blasting operations procedures
- Ability to safely and properly lift heavy and unstable objects, such as drill bits and stabilizers
Preferred
- High School diploma or GED
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $35
