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Turner Mining Group

Drill Operator

Bullhead City, AZ · On-site

$34 - $38/hr

Drill Operator Herson Global delivers tailored mining, exploration, earthworks and extraction ... Reduce non-productive time (rig moves, bit changes, water issues) by 15% versus last campaign ...

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Drill Operator

Denver, CO · On-site

$2.0K - $4.0K/wk

Drill Operator Department: Operations Employment Type: Contract Location: United States - Denver ... Weekly pay range varies depending on productivity (paid per foot)

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Drill Operator

Dayton, OH · On-site

$2.0K - $4.0K/wk

Drill Operator Department: Operations Employment Type: Contract Location: United States - Dayton ... Weekly pay range varies depending on productivity (paid per foot)

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Drill Operator

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$350/day

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Drill Operator

Tampa, FL · On-site

$2.0K - $4.0K/wk

Drill Operator Department: Operations Employment Type: Contract Location: United States - Tampa, FL ... Weekly pay range varies depending on productivity (paid per foot)

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Drill Operator

Seattle, WA · On-site

$300 - $350/day

Drill Operator Department: Operations Employment Type: Contract Location: United States - Seattle ... Weekly pay range varies depending on productivity (paid per foot)

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Drill Operator

Portland, OR · On-site

$2.0K - $4.0K/wk

Drill Operator Department: Operations Employment Type: Contract Location: United States - Portland ... Weekly pay range varies depending on productivity (paid per foot)

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Drill Operator

Vancouver, WA · On-site

$2.0K - $4.0K/wk

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Seattle, WA · On-site

$2.0K - $4.0K/wk

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Drill Operator

Salem, OR · On-site

$2.0K - $4.0K/wk

Drill Operator Department: Operations Employment Type: Contract Location: United States - Salem, OR ... Weekly pay range varies depending on productivity (paid per foot)

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Drill Operator

Miami, FL · On-site

$2.0K - $4.0K/wk

Drill Operator Department: Operations Employment Type: Contract Location: United States - Miami, FL ... Weekly pay range varies depending on productivity (paid per foot)

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Drill Operator

Columbus, OH · On-site

$2.0K - $4.0K/wk

Drill Operator Department: Operations Employment Type: Contract Location: United States - Columbus ... Weekly pay range varies depending on productivity (paid per foot)

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Drill Operator

Portland, OR · On-site

$300 - $350/day

Drill Operator Department: Operations Employment Type: Contract Location: United States - Portland ... Weekly pay range varies depending on productivity (paid per foot)

ITG Communications

Drill Operator

Kaukauna, WI · On-site

The Drill Operator is responsible for operating horizontal directional drilling (HDD) equipment to ... Bore accuracy and production efficiency * Equipment condition and maintenance compliance * On-time ...

Utilities One

Drill Operator

Salem, OR · On-site

Utilities One is seeking an experienced Drill Operator to join our team in the Pacific Northwest ... Weekly pay range varies depending on productivity (paid per foot)

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Drill Operator

Spokane, WA · On-site

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Kent, WA · On-site

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Utilities One

Drill Operator

Seattle, WA · On-site

Description Utilities One is seeking an experienced Drill Operator to join our team in the Pacific ... Weekly pay range varies depending on productivity (paid per foot)

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Drill Operator

Denver, CO · On-site

Utilities One is seeking an experienced Drill Operator to join our team in the Colorado Region ... Weekly pay range varies depending on productivity (paid per foot)

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Drill Operator

Seattle, WA · On-site

Utilities One is seeking an experienced Drill Operator to join our team in the Pacific Northwest ... Weekly pay range varies depending on productivity (paid per foot)

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Drill Operator

Bullhead City, AZ • On-site

Turner Mining Group
Coal, Metals and Minerals Mining • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about Turner Mining Groupexternal

$34 - $38/hr

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Drill Operator

Herson Global delivers tailored mining, exploration, earthworks and extraction services across Sonora. As Drill Operator you will put high-precision holes in the ground that unlock ore bodies, de-risk projects and keep our crews moving. Your work directly determines whether a campaign stays on schedule and on budget.

Performance Objectives
  • Complete 95% of assigned drill meters each shift while holding hole deviation within 1.5% of plan.
  • Achieve zero lost-time incidents and 100% compliance with daily pre-start, lock-out and ground-control checks.
  • Reduce non-productive time (rig moves, bit changes, water issues) by 15% versus last campaign average within the first 90 days.
  • Deliver core or cuttings samples that meet geologist specifications on first pass, eliminating re-drills.
  • Maintain equipment availability above 92% through disciplined daily inspections and timely parts requests.
  • Train one junior operator to independent shift standard within six months.
Environment & Resources

You report to the Site Superintendent and work inside a 6-8 person drill crew on rotating 12-hour shifts. Fleet includes modern diamond and RC rigs with on-site mechanics, water trucks and a dedicated HSE officer. Fuel, bits and consumables are staged at the pad; you have radio and satellite comms plus a modest discretionary budget for urgent field repairs.

Essential Qualifications
  • 3+ years operating diamond or reverse-circulation rigs in hard-rock mining or exploration.
  • Proven record of meeting meterage targets while keeping deviation and sample quality inside specification.
  • Valid licenses and current first-aid / confined-space certifications required in Mexico.
  • Ability to read drill plans, survey data and lithology logs in Spanish and English.
  • Physical fitness for 12-hour outdoor shifts in Sonoran desert conditions.
Role Selling Points
  • Direct impact: your holes decide the next pit design or resource estimate.
  • Modern fleet and mechanic support-no "make-do" equipment.
  • Clear path to Drill Supervisor as we scale new contracts.
  • Competitive Sonora package plus camp or local housing stipend.

If you take pride in a straight hole and a safe pad, apply now. Send your experience and availability to sales@hersonglobal.com with the subject "Drill Operator - [Your Name]".

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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