Driller

Job Requirements: Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts (day and night), up to 20 consecutive days followed by 10 days off (including weekends and holidays).Must be willing to travel (including out of state) if no local work is available.

Job Duties: Commitment to Safety: Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and the environment; work safely every day. Hazard Identification: Recognize and address hazards and unsafe actions or conditions. Policy Adherence: Know and follow Timberline Drilling Inc. company policies and procedures. Leadership and Coordination: Provide leadership and coordinate with contractors and drill crews to ensure the safe and efficient placement of drills in work areas. Equipment Operation: Safely and efficiently operate underground and surface core drills. Crew Orientation: Provide leadership and training for drill crews in drilling and sampling processes, focusing on safe and effective procedures. Client Communication: Work with client personnel to avoid scheduling conflicts between drilling and production. Supply Management: Ensure drill program requirements are met by making drill supplies available in a timely and efficient manner. Vehicle Operation: Safely operate four-wheel drive light vehicles under various conditions (wet, muddy, icy, paved, and unimproved roads).Safety Compliance: Conduct and document regular drill inspections and safety meetings to comply with MSHA regulations and client safety guidelines. Sample Processing: Lead and participate in the shipping of samples from the drill site to the processing facility, ensuring accurate documentation and safe transport. Document Accuracy: Assist with processing drill-related documents for accuracy and completeness. Communication: Communicate drill-related activities and issues with supervisors and other departments. Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot down-hole drilling issues using experience and knowledge from similar situations. Surveying: Ensure drill hole surveys are conducted accurately upon completion of each drill hole.

Requirements and Abilities: Ability to hear warning alarms and phone conversations. Ability to read and interpret safety data sheets, warning signs, and gauges. Capability to walk on rough, slick, or uneven terrain and climb stairs or ladders. Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) including a hard hat, steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, respirator, earplugs, and gloves. Ability to operate and maneuver light vehicles and drilling equipment safely. Strong communication skills (verbal and written).Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).Ability to lift up to 100 lbs and carry up to 50 lbs. Ability to climb ladders and onto equipment. Willingness to work 12-hour shifts (day and night) for up to 20 consecutive days. Willingness to work in extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, and wet).Must be willing to travel for multi-day assignments away from home. Must be at least 18 years old. Must have a valid driver's license. Must pass a pre-employment drug screening. Must be authorized to work in the United States.