Rock Driller

Job Description Job Description Superior Blasting, Inc. is seeking rock drillers, experience preferred. By joining our team, we will work continually to balance your skill sets and passions that will contribute to the growth of our company. *Project in Elko, NV starting in October 2026 for about 4 months. Job Responsibilities: - Drill rock using hydraulic drills on construction and rock quarry sites - Set up, calibrate, and operate machinery to precise specifications, ensuring accuracy in depth and alignment - Inspect equipment daily, maintain and clean equipment, and document maintenance and inspection logs - Detect the need for any repairs or maintenance of equipment, and communicating this to supervisor - Lay out design patterns, checking ground conditions, positioning drill - Assist with blasting operations as needed - Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment and workers, or falling objects - Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards - Able to adjust to a variety of duties and willingness to perform any duties assigned - Adhere to OSHA and MSHA safety policies and follow strict company safety protocols in order to maintain a safe work environment Requirements and Qualifications: - Must be 18 years of age or older - Previous experience with heavy machinery or drilling equipment is preferred - Able to read survey staking - Valid driver license with no DUIs, and no more than 3 moving violations and/or chargeable accidents - Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and ability to work around heavy equipment - Pass pre-employment drug test. We have a zero- tolerance drug policy - Pass the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) background screening; must be felony free - Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, communicate effectively, keep required work schedules, and follow work rules - Consistently applying sound drilling practices and techniques to the best of your ability - Capable of heavy lifting and working in remote, loud, or varying weather conditions Bonus Qualifications, preferred not required: - Class A or B Commercial Driver License (CDL) - OSHA 10 or Hazmat certificates, Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certificate *Competitive pay, wage is based on experience Company Description Superior Blasting Inc. is a precision drilling and blasting contractor with over 40 years of experience serving Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, and Utah. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Boise, Idaho, we provide state-of-the-art drilling and blasting services to the construction, utility, pipeline, mining, and aggregate industries. Our team is fully licensed, insured, and compliant with OSHA, MSHA, and DOT regulations on every project. Company Description Superior Blasting Inc. is a precision drilling and blasting contractor with over 40 years of experience serving Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, and Utah. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Boise, Idaho, we provide state-of-the-art drilling and blasting services to the construction, utility, pipeline, mining, and aggregate industries. Our team is fully licensed, insured, and compliant with OSHA, MSHA, and DOT regulations on every project.