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MasTec

Drill Rig Operator

San Diego, CA

... heavy drilling machinery ensuring safe and effective drilling operations. • Perform routine ... mechanical experience repairing Sandvik drills. • Drill rig operator will operate drill rigs and ...

MasTec

Drill Rig Operator

San Diego, CA · On-site

... heavy drilling machinery ensuring safe and effective drilling operations. • Perform routine ... mechanical experience repairing Sandvik drills. • Drill rig operator will operate drill rigs and ...

Western Energy Services Corp.

Driller

Williston, ND · On-site

$22.50 - $30.50/hr

Safety is the first priority for all drilling rig personnel. Essential Duties and Responsibilities ... • Mechanical aptitude • Manual dexterity • Ability to judge distance and spatial ...

MasTec

Drill Rig Operator

San Diego, CA · On-site

... heavy drilling machinery ensuring safe and effective drilling operations. • Perform routine ... mechanical experience repairing Sandvik drills. • Drill rig operator will operate drill rigs and ...

MasTec

Drill Rig Operator

Yuma, AZ

... heavy drilling machinery ensuring safe and effective drilling operations. • Perform routine ... mechanical experience repairing Sandvik drills. • Drill rig operator will operate drill rigs and ...

Stoneham Drilling

Floorhand

Williston, ND · On-site

$34/hr

General maintenance of drilling rig * Operate and maintain the engines that run the draw works ... Mechanical aptitude. * Manual dexterity. * Ability to judge distance and spatial relationships ...

Stoneham Drilling

Floorhand

Williston, ND · On-site

$34/hr

General maintenance of drilling rig * Operate and maintain the engines that run the draw works ... Mechanical aptitude. * Manual dexterity. * Ability to judge distance and spatial relationships ...

MasTec

Drill Rig Operator

San Diego, CA · On-site

Responsibilities • Operate heavy drilling machinery ensuring safe and effective drilling ... mechanical experience repairing Sandvik drills. • Drill rig operator will operate drill rigs and ...

MasTec

Drill Rig Operator

San Diego, CA

Responsibilities Operate heavy drilling machinery ensuring safe and effective drilling operations ... Some mechanical experience repairing Sandvik drills. Drill rig operator will operate drill rigs and ...

MasTec

Drill Rig Operator

San Diego, CA · On-site

... heavy drilling machinery ensuring safe and effective drilling operations. • Perform routine ... mechanical experience repairing Sandvik drills. • Drill rig operator will operate drill rigs and ...

Stoneham Drilling

Floorhand

Williston, ND · On-site

$34/hr

General maintenance of drilling rig * Operate and maintain the engines that run the draw works ... Mechanical aptitude. * Manual dexterity. * Ability to judge distance and spatial relationships ...

MasTec

Drill Rig Operator

Yuma, AZ

Responsibilities Operate heavy drilling machinery ensuring safe and effective drilling operations ... Some mechanical experience repairing Sandvik drills. Drill rig operator will operate drill rigs and ...

Appalachian Drilling Company LLC

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Vertical Drill Rig Operator

China Grove, NC · On-site

$35 - $45/hr

Appalachian Drilling Company is seeking a highly skilled and safety-focused Drill Rig Operator to ... Conduct routine preventative maintenance, grease moving parts, and promptly report any mechanical ...

MasTec

Drill Rig Operator

Yuma, AZ · On-site

... heavy drilling machinery ensuring safe and effective drilling operations. • Perform routine ... mechanical experience repairing Sandvik drills. • Drill rig operator will operate drill rigs and ...

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As of Jul 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level drilling rig mechanic in the United States is $29.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.00 and $33.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Drilling Rig Mechanic vs Entry Level Oilfield Equipment Technician?

AspectEntry Level Drilling Rig MechanicEntry Level Oilfield Equipment Technician
CertificationsBasic mechanical certifications, OSHA safety trainingSimilar certifications, including safety and technical training
Work EnvironmentOn-site at drilling rigs, outdoor, physically demandingField sites, equipment maintenance, outdoor and indoor settings
Industry UsagePrimarily in oil and gas drilling operationsIn oilfield equipment maintenance across various oilfield services

Both roles require mechanical skills and safety training, often overlapping in certifications. The main difference lies in their focus: drilling rig mechanics specialize in maintaining drilling equipment on rigs, while oilfield equipment technicians work on a broader range of oilfield machinery. Both positions are essential in the oil and gas industry and share similar work environments and certification requirements.

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Drill Rig Operator

Drill Rig Operator

MasTec

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

MasTec rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 153 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

36th of 80 rated construction

Job description

FNF Construction, Inc., a leading heavy civil general contractor serving the Southwestern United States, is seeking an experienced Drill Rig Operator to support multiple paving operations on projects throughout the Southwest. Successful candidates must pass an ATF background check and be willing to travel. This is a safety sensitive position.

Company Overview

FNF Construction, Inc., a MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) company, has delivered high-quality construction services since 1984. Specializing in heavy highway construction and general engineering, we operate primarily throughout the Southwest as a general contractor, subcontractor, and producer of aggregate and asphaltic concrete. Our collaborative, partnership-driven approach has built long-standing relationships with both public and private clients across projects of varying size and complexity.

• Operate heavy drilling machinery ensuring safe and effective drilling operations.
• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on drilling equipment.
• Monitor drilling parameters, adjust operations as needed, and record accurate data for reporting.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards at all times.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to coordinate operations.

• Minimum 3 years experience operating drill rigs.
• Experience operating Sandvik 700-800 top hammer drill rigs.
• Must be able to work out of town/state.
• Able to pass an ATF background check.
• Able to operate company pickup.
• Able to lift 50+ pounds for length of work shift.
• Operators are expected to operate and maintain the drill rig.
• Some mechanical experience repairing Sandvik drills.
• Drill rig operator will operate drill rigs and required to assist blast crew with loading blast holes.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years experience operating drill rigs.
• Experience operating Sandvik 700-800 top hammer drill rigs.
• Must be able to work out of town/state.
• Able to pass an ATF background check.
• Able to operate company pickup.
• Able to lift 50+ pounds for length of work shift.
• Operators are expected to operate and maintain the drill rig.
• Some mechanical experience repairing Sandvik drills.
• Drill rig operator will operate drill rigs and required to assist blast crew with loading blast holes.

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