Rock Drill Operator in Christiana, Tennessee at Moody Excavating

Moody Excavating, LLC is currently seeking applications to fill an open position for Rock Drill Operator. You’ll support civil drilling operations while building your skills as a rock drill operator. This role is ideal for someone with some drilling or heavy equipment experience who’s ready to grow into a senior driller position.

We are looking for long-term candidates who value the opportunity for future advancement that our company offers. All positions with Moody Excavating, LLC require the ability to work overtime as needed and properly follow company polices and OSHA safety standards for a safe working environment.

Rock Drill Operator Duties:

• Operate rock drills safely and efficiently under the direction of a lead driller
• Assist with setup, tool changes, greasing, and daily equipment checks
• Read/monitor ground conditions and communicate changes to the crew
• Perform daily inspections and basic maintenance/upkeep
• Follow Safety Policies and Procedures
• Understand different drill patterns and terminology then execute drill pattern and layout as established by the Blasting Superintendent
• Maximize the usage of all drill supplies
• Ability to work unsupervised while maintaining efficiency and safe work practices

Qualifications:

• 1 to 3+ years of drilling experience preferred (or related heavy equipment experience
• Exposure to Furukawa HC L90-E5 drill machine is preferred
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and work toward production targets
• Clean driving record + reliable transportation to/from job sites
• MSHA 5000-23 Experienced Miner preferred; strong safety mindset required
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in varying and remote conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• The ideal candidate will have Top Hammer drilling experience

Company Benefits:

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Job advancement and pay increases based on work history and proficiency of job duties.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance after 90 days.
• Company pays percentage of insurance cost based on position and employment history
  • 60% contribution after 90 days
  • 80% contribution after 1 year
• Paid Holidays specified by company policies
• 1 week accrued personal leave time after 90 days of employment
• 1 week accrued vacation after 1 year of employment
• Matching 401k retirement plan at 1 year of employment
• Christmas Eve to New Year’s Eve as a paid holiday week

Applicants must have reliable transportation to shop in Christiana TN. Moody Excavating is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.