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Diamond drill operator - surface mining and quarrying

Major Drilling
Flin Flon, MB
Posted 2 days ago
Job Details:
$34.07 / hour
Contract
Entry Level
Benefits:
Health Insurance

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Join Our Team as a Diamond Drill Operator!

Are you ready to take your career to new depths? Major Drilling is seeking a dedicated and skilled Diamond Drill Operator to join our dynamic team in the exciting field of surface mining and quarrying. If you have a passion for outdoor work and a commitment to safety, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

As a Diamond Drill Operator, you will play a crucial role in our operations, working in remote locations to ensure the successful execution of drilling tasks. Your expertise will help us determine the depth and diameter of blast holes, operate advanced drilling machinery, and contribute to the overall success of our projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Determine depth and diameter of blast holes.
  • Drive and operate tracked or truck-mounted rotary drilling to bore large blast holes to specified depths at staked positions in open-pit mines or quarries.
  • Read instructions or diagrams and lay out drill patterns.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Operate drilling machines equipped with augers or other attachments for building foundations or pilings.
  • Measure location and stake out patterns of holes to be drilled, load blast holes with explosives, and detonate explosives to dislodge coal, ore, or rock.
  • Direct the drilling of blast holes using air-track, rotary, down-the-hole, or other drilling machines.
  • Operate drilling machines to drill blast holes in rock at road or other construction sites.

Work Environment

This position requires working outdoors in a remote location, providing you with the opportunity to experience the beauty of nature while contributing to essential mining operations.

Requirements

  • Education: No degree, certificate, or diploma required.
  • Experience: 2 to 3 years of relevant experience.

Transportation and Travel

Willingness to travel is essential, as you will be working in various remote locations.

Health and Safety

At Major Drilling, your safety is our priority. All candidates will be required to undergo a drug test to ensure a safe working environment.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of $34.07 per hour along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits
  • Other benefits

This is a temporary position with a demanding schedule of 84 hours per week, providing you with the opportunity to maximize your earnings while gaining valuable experience in the field.

About Major Drilling

Major Drilling is a leader in the drilling industry, known for our commitment to safety, innovation, and excellence. We pride ourselves on our skilled workforce and our dedication to providing top-notch services to our clients. Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a significant impact in the mining industry, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our Major Drilling family!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.

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