Heidelberg Materials North America
A leading supplier of construction materials, focusing on cement, concrete, aggregates, and innovative solutions.
Driller
Operate and maintain drilling equipment safely to meet production goals.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The drilling operator will safely and efficiently operate drilling equipment to meet production goals, perform routine inspections and maintenance on the machinery, monitor drilling progress and make necessary adjustments, and follow all safety protocols and environmental regulations. The work environment involves moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise levels. • Operate drilling equipment safely to meet production goals. • Perform routine inspections and maintenance on drilling machinery. • Monitor drilling progress and adjust operations as needed. • Follow safety protocols and environmental regulations. • Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth workflow. • Maintain equipment effectively in demanding underground environments. • Participate in ongoing FMCSA‑regulated drug and alcohol testing if required. • Work in environments with moving equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and high noise.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸drilling ops
- ▸equipment inspection
- ▸maintenance
- ▸progress monitoring
- ▸safety compliance
- ▸environmental regs
What You Bring
Collaboration with team members is essential to ensure a smooth workflow, and the role requires effective communication, teamwork, and a problem‑solving mindset to adapt to changing underground conditions. Candidates must be able to operate and maintain drilling equipment effectively, demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and compliance, and be capable of working in physically demanding underground environments. Successful applicants must complete a pre‑employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screening, and background check; some positions also require FMCSA‑regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing. • Demonstrate strong commitment to safety and compliance standards. • Communicate effectively and work well in a team. • Solve problems and adapt to changing conditions. • Complete pre‑employment physical, drug/alcohol screening, and background check.
Requirements
- ▸safety
- ▸teamwork
- ▸problem solving
- ▸physical exam
- ▸drilling equipment
- ▸underground
Benefits
Compensation is $28.76 per hour plus a $0.50 per hour underground rate, with union‑provided benefits including medical, dental, vision, pension, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. • Earn $28.76/hr plus $0.50/hr underground rate. • Receive union‑provided medical, dental, vision, pension, vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Work Environment
Field