What are the responsibilities and job description for the Core Driller position at Martin Marietta Materials?
Description
Martin Marietta is seeking a Core Driller to join our Exploration Drilling team in Garner, North Carolina. The core driller is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation and operation of the company’s diamond core drilling equipment and support vehicles during all phases of auger and core sampling activities at both surface and underground mine sites. The driller will operate under the direction of the lead driller department manager. Regular overnight travel for extended shifts up to fourteen consecutive days before returning home is required. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age reside within a one-hour commute of Garner, NC.
Responsibilities:
Champion the Martin Marietta safety culture.
Safely transport and operate core drilling equipment and support vehicles.
Perform maintenance and repair of equipment required.
Document daily tasks including maintenance, operation, and drill logs.
Load and unload equipment from support vehicles.
Clean maintenance of all shop areas, vehicles, and other work areas.
Inventory of all parts, tools, and equipment.
Effectively train, lead, and manage the assistant driller.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Five years of drilling experience operating wireline core drilling equipment (desired)
- Experience operating Boart Longyear LF90 drills a plus
- Current MSHA surface and underground training a plus
- Positive attitude strong communication skills
- Work effectively in individual and team settings
- Clean driving record with a valid unrestricted Class A CDL
- Pass pre-employment drug screen, background check, and DOT physical
- Work 10-12 hours daily shifts
- Willing to work outside in all weather conditions
- Carry 50-75 lbs. repeatedly without assistance
- Weekly travel
- Reliable with good attendance history
- Strong mechanical skills
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Must be at least 21 years of age
A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials – including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.
At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest – those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.
In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:
- Medical
- Prescription Drug
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Care Reimbursement Account
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Paid Holidays and Vacation
- 401(k) with Company matching
- Pension
- Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability Options
- Employee Life Insurance
- Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Direct Deposit Payroll
- Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
- College Scholarship Program – for dependent children
- Matching Gift Program
- New Auto Purchase Discount Plans
At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.