At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist skilled drillers in underground operations and maintain drilling equipment.
- Company: Join Swick Mining Services, a global leader in safe and innovative drilling.
- Benefits: $6,000 sign-on bonus, competitive salary, paid travel, and health benefits.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive team culture and ongoing training in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Build a rewarding career with strong earning potential and clear advancement opportunities.
- Qualifications: Must be physically fit, reliable, and legally eligible to work in the US.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 66000 $ per year.
Strong earning potential. Paid travel. Various rotations. Long-term career opportunity. Swick Mining Services is seeking experienced, motivated and hardworking underground diamond driller helpers to join our North American operations. If you're ready to build a rewarding career with strong earning potential, paid travel, industry-leading equipment and clear advancement opportunities, we want to hear from you.
With operations across Australia, North America and Europe, Swick is recognized for safe performance, technical innovation, high-quality drilling delivery and a team culture where people are supported, recognized and given opportunities to grow.
What You’ll Get
- $6,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
- Earn from $60,000+ annually, with higher earning potential based on your experience, plus meter bonus incentives.
- Travel Pay
- Quarterly Retention Bonus
- 2 weeks on/2 weeks off FIFO, giving you consistent time at work and time at home.
- 100% company-paid travel to and from site.
- Company-provided accommodation while on rotation.
- Permanent full-time employment with a stable global drilling contractor.
- RRSP Matching Program
- Health, vision, dental and life insurance.
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program support.
- Clear career progression pathways, with ongoing training and development.
- Strong safety-first culture and a supportive team environment.
Work with Industry-Leading Equipment
Swick designs and builds its own mobile underground diamond drill rigs in-house. Our rigs are developed specifically to improve safety, mobility, productivity and performance underground, giving our crews access to equipment built for the work they do every day.
Key Responsibilities
- This role involves manual labor in underground mining environments, including lifting, carrying drill rods, handling equipment and working in confined spaces.
- Assist in the setup and breakdown of drilling equipment at underground sites.
- Support drillers by handling tools, supplies, and materials required for drilling operations.
- Monitor drilling equipment during operation to identify and report any malfunctions or safety concerns.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment to promote safety and efficiency.
- Follow all safety protocols and regulatory guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
- Communicate effectively with team members to coordinate tasks and respond to operational needs.
- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of drilling equipment under supervision.
What We’re Looking For
- Legal eligibility to work in the United States.
- Ability to work in remote underground mining environments on a 2/2 rotation.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screen.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and work in various weather conditions.
- Willingness to learn and follow instructions carefully.
- MSHA certification preferred or ability to obtain required site certifications.
- Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, reliability and high-quality work.
Why Swick?
At Swick, you are joining more than a drilling company. You are joining a global team that values safety, performance, innovation and people. We invest in our crews, recognize hard work and provide genuine opportunities for experienced drillers to develop their careers across a growing international business.
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