Reverse Circulation (RC) DRILLER

Salary $31.00-38.50/hr

  • Operate a reverse circulation drill for 12 hours per day; up to seven days per week

  • Work in a mining /construction type environment

  • Supervise duties of helper

  • Prepare daily reports of all drilling activities. (footage drilled, samples recovered, time spent performing other activities besides drilling)

  • Carry out and document maintenance repairs on Equipment

  • Perform daily shift inspections (Safety cards)

  • Attend Daily safety meetings (tool box meeting)

  • Report all documents to supervisor

  • Communicate with Geology

  • Performing drilling test

  • Drill equipment moves

  • Drill set-up and lining up.

  • Wearing personal protective equipment

  • Making sure Helper is greasing the drill rods

  • Making sure Helper is fueling the Equipment

  • Helping the Helper perform housekeeping of Drill rig and site

  • Helping the Helper keep the site clean and in order

  • Making sure Helper is cleaning the cyclone with the air line