Driller

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Driller

Location: Wasatch Front, Utah

Position: Driller is responsible for the operation of drilling equipment to ensure integrity and productivity. Perform drilling in accordance with planned work to be done while carefully following plans and specifications. Position requires overtime to meet the needs of our customers. Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening.

Location: Wasatch Front

Experience: Open pit and construction drilling preferred. DM 45, Sandvik 550, 1500 and 800 experience preferred. Mechanical experience in preventative maintenance. Willing to train the right candidate.

Technical Requirements:

·         Fluent in the use of equipment’s operator, parts, and technical manuals.

·         Fluent in the operation of top hammer and/or down hole hammer cab drills.

·         Ability to obtain and maintain MSHA certification (training provided).

·         Must follow rules and regulations enforced by MSHA.

Essential Functions:

·         Practices behavior consistent with company policies and procedures from applicable technical modules, all company SOP, work site, regulatory and safety policies, and procedures.

·         Communicate effectively with colleagues and manager.

·         Knowledge of drill and blast outcomes and blasting.

·         Ability to perform a thorough drill area inspection, workplace examination.

·         Responsible for maintaining, servicing, repairing, and operating drilling equipment.

·         Willing and capable to perform preventative maintenance on drill.

·         Understands the various methods of determining angles & drill depths of face holes or presplit.

·         Perform pre-shift and post-shift safety inspection and complete daily equipment reports.

·         Ability to manage tooling costs.

·         Reliable, good time management skills.

·         Willing to work overtime to meet the needs of our customers.

·         Company focused.

·         Desire to move into lead driller role.

·         Safety focused at all times. Report potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

·         Develop professional relationships with customers. Participate in customer safety processes.

·         Understand and enhance service requirements to continually improve customer profitability.

·         Work nights as needed to meet production requirements.

Working Environment: Must be able to work primarily outdoors in all weather conditions, temperatures, and climates. Must wear personal protective equipment where required. May require lifting of up to 60 lbs.

Schedule: Monday through Friday. 6 AM to 6 PM.

Pay: $25 to $30 per hour, depending on experience. Vehicle to drive for work purposes.

Benefits: WESCO provides a competitive benefit package which begins the first day of the month following your hire date and includes medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, and 401k plan with company match. WESCO provides paid vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Western Explosives Systems Company — full-line explosives distributor and blasting service provider for the mining, quarrying, and construction industries across the Western United States since 1991.