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Western Explosives Systems Company / WESCO

Driller

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A Driller or Drill Operator operates machines used to drill in quarries, mines, or construction sites.

$63,137 / year median in New Mexico

+21% projected growth

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Job Description

Driller Western Explosives Systems Company / WESCO - 3.7 Las Cruces, NM Job Details Full-time From $24.50 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Travel reimbursement Health savings account Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Outdoor work experience Heavy equipment operation Drilling machines Basic firearms training Industrial equipment Explosives handling Full Job Description
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Driller Location:
Las Cruces, NM 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.
Experience:
1 (or more) year of experience as a driller. Experience with 592 rock drill and Sandvik 550, 1500 and 800 is a plus but not required. 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 the hole cab drills.
  • Satisfy the requirements for a "possessor of explosives" as defined by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.
  • Pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening.
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.
  • Travel extensively throughout New Mexico to various worksites.
Overnight stays required.
Working Environment:
Must be able to work primarily outdoors in all weather conditions, temperatures, and climates. Physically travel between remote field locations. Must wear personal protective equipment where required. May require lifting of up to 60 lbs.
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 10-12 hours a day, based on customer need
Pay:
Starting at $24.50/hour
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. Per-Diem is paid for overnight business travel
Pay:
From $24.50 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location:
On the road