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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for diamond driller in the United States is $27.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.12 and $30.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Diamond Driller operates drilling equipment fitted with diamond-tipped drill bits to extract core samples from rock and earth. These samples are used in mining, construction, and geological exploration to assess the composition and stability of underground materials. The job involves setting up and maintaining drilling rigs, monitoring drilling operations, and ensuring safety standards are met. Drillers often work in remote locations under varying weather conditions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a diamond driller?

To thrive as a Diamond Driller, you need expertise in operating and maintaining drilling rigs, understanding geological formations, and possessing a high school diploma or equivalent, often supplemented by industry-specific training. Competence with drilling equipment, safety protocols, and certifications such as First Aid and relevant site safety courses are typically required. Excellent teamwork, problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills help you respond effectively to challenging and changing site conditions. These skills and qualities are essential to ensure safe, efficient drilling operations and accurate core sample collection in often remote and demanding environments.

What are the typical working conditions and daily schedule for a diamond driller?

Diamond Drillers usually work in remote, outdoor locations such as mining or exploration sites, where shifts can be long, commonly lasting 12 hours and often structured as fly-in/fly-out or camp-based rotations. The role involves operating heavy machinery, monitoring drilling progress, and performing regular equipment maintenance, often in varying weather and rugged terrain. Teamwork is essential, as Diamond Drillers frequently coordinate with geologists, supervisors, and other drilling personnel to achieve exploration goals. While the work can be physically demanding and requires strict adherence to safety procedures, it offers competitive compensation and opportunities for advancement into supervisory or technical roles as you gain experience.

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Infographic showing various Diamond Driller job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 94% Full Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 97% In-person, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,259 per year, or $27.5 per hour.

Experienced Exploration Diamond Driller

ConeTec

Anchorage, AK • On-site

$35 - $38/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Company: Geotech Drilling
- A proud member of the ConeTec Group
Geotech Drilling Services
Company Background and Culture
Geotech Drilling is a dynamic international drilling company headquartered in British Columbia, Canada. Our strategy is to grow our company by developing our high-quality, advanced-stage project pipeline.
Geotech owns and operates state-of-the-art drilling equipment throughout western North America. We are one of Canada's largest geotechnical, environmental and exploration drilling companies, with a fleet of over 70 site investigation platforms.
Geotech Drilling has joined ConeTec. ConeTec is an international full-service geo-environmental and geotechnical site characterization contractor. We offer clients superior project management and site investigation services across the globe, with a large presence in the Americas and Australia. ConeTec is known in the industry as a great place to work. We commit to all employees that we will provide a respectful, positive, and enriching work environment. We want you to look forward to going to work every day. We reward and recognize staff for exceptional contributions to the company. Our success is a direct result of the people who work here.
As part of our integrated team, you'll harness the collective expertise, expanded resources, and cutting-edge testing capabilities that come with this exciting merger. Seize the opportunity to shape the future of geotechnical drilling with us
Diamond Driller - Surface Exploration
We are hiring experienced Surface Exploration Diamond Drillers for a remote camp project in Alaska. Candidates must have proven diamond drilling experience and helicopter-supported drill move experience, along with the ability to work safely and effectively in rugged, remote settings. This position runs on a 4-weeks-on / 2-weeks-off rotation in a remote camp environment
Location: Remote Dry Camp, Alaska
Project and Equipment
  • Remote helicopter-supported drill program
  • Fly In- Fly Out
  • Hydracore 2000 diamond drills
  • Coring with HQ and NQ
  • Surface exploration

Start Date: June 2026
Duration: 5 Months
Hours of Work: 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off, 12 hr days.
Key Responsibilities
  • Extract core samples using the Hydracore 2000 Diamond Core Drills.
  • Monitor instruments such as pressure gauges, feed or weight indicators as well as observe the volume, colour and consistency of the returns from the hole.
  • Employ various sampling techniques according to project and client requirements.
  • Record keeping as required/requested by the client and or Company.
  • Operate and troubleshoot drill and ancillary equipment, including, but not limited to; trucks, support vehicles, pumps, heaters, compressors, mud re-circulation systems, etc.
  • Supervise Drill Assistant and the drill crew to ensure compliance with HSE requirements.
  • Ensure Driller Assistant maintains and organizes equipment, supplies and tooling for the drill rig and support vehicles.

Professional Experience / Qualifications
  • Must maintain and possess a valid Driver's License.
  • Must have minimum 5 years' experience in exploration surface drilling.
  • Must have helicopter experience.
  • Have the mechanical ability to troubleshoot and repair small equipment.
  • Complete and pass a pre-employment drug & alcohol test.

Compensation
Competitive base rate + meter bonus.
As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, and due to the requirement, that employees be able to safely complete the tasks associated with this job position, a successful candidate may be required to take a pre-employment fit for duty test, including a drug and alcohol testing, and complete a satisfactory criminal record check.
ConeTec is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by applicable law

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