Skilled Operator - Underground Driller

Responsibilities

• Champion Safety. Take an active role in prioritizing safety throughout the operation for yourself and others at all times in accordance with MSHA and Vulcan standards.
• Ensure all drill and blasting standards are followed.
• Move and Operate Drill. Move drill to designated location within the quarry and safely maneuver drill into position to drill blast holes.
• Operate unit to drill holes according to drill pattern.
• Inspect and Maintain Drill. Maintain bits, hammers, and steel tubes. Change steels as needed.
• Inspect and maintain drill’s mechanisms, lubricant systems, and fluid levels. Make minor repairs by replacing gaskets, filters, and hoses.
• Clock in and out as required.
• Coordinate with Operations Management to maintain drilling supplies inventory.
• Complete Reports. Complete drilling and blasting reports as required.
• Train. Train and direct the work of drilling co-workers. Provide specific drill task training to co-workers as needed.
• Affiliate. Assist in drill and blast pattern design layout.

Requirements

• Experience in the Mining or Aggregates industry is preferred.
• Acceptable performance, maintenance, and safety history is required.
• Flexibility. Must be able to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands.
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Skills

• Experience in the Mining or Aggregates industry is preferred.
• Acceptable performance, maintenance, and safety history is required.
• Flexibility. Must be able to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands.
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises.

Benefits

• This position is covered by the Local 150 collective bargaining agreement.
• Full benefits package including medical, vision, dental, prescription drug, mental health, pension, retiree benefits, paid holidays and paid vacation.

Pay

• The salary is prescribed by the applicable Local 150 collective bargaining agreement.
• Candidates will be placed according to the union contract salary scale between $45.00 to $47.00.

Schedule

• Hours may vary based on customer and company demands.