drilling machine operator - construction

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 2 years to less than 3 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Responsibilities Tasks Read instructions or diagrams and lay out drill patterns Ensure health and safety regulations are followed Operate tracked or truck-mounted drill equipped with auger or other attachment to drill holes for building foundations or pilings Measure location and stake out pattern of holes to be drilled, load blast holes with explosives and detonate explosives to dislodge coal, ore or rock Operate air-track, rotary, down-the-hole or other drilling machines to drill blast holes or may direct drilling of blast holes Drive and operate air-track or other drilling machines to bore large blast holes to specified depths at staked positions in open-pit mine or quarry Operate drilling machines to drill blast holes in rock at road or other construction sites Benefits Other benefits Other benefits

Operate various drilling machines to create holes for building foundations, pilings, and blasting in mines or quarries. Responsibilities include reading diagrams to lay out drill patterns and ensuring all health and safety regulations are followed.

Candidates must have a high school graduation certificate and between 2 to 3 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in English is required for the role.

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• Drilling Machine Operation
• Blueprint Reading
• Health and Safety Compliance
• Auger Operation
• Blast Hole Drilling
• Staking Out
• Explosives Handling
• Equipment Operation

• Construction
• Trades
• Manufacturing

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Aug 29, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level