Traveling Rock Drill Operator – Mining & Solar

Rock Drill Equipment Operators - 4 Weeks On/1 Week Off - $40 Per Diem + Hotel - Up to $100,000/year - Multiple Locations

Aggregate Resource Industries, Inc. is seeking Rock Drill Equipment Operators to join their dynamic team. These operators play a crucial role in drilling operations at quarries, mines, construction, and solar projects across the United States. The ideal candidates are experienced with heavy equipment, have a strong mechanical aptitude, and are motivated to travel and grow within a leading mining and construction contractor.

• Annual earnings: $70,000-$100,000 per year
• $40 per diem per day when staying at a company-paid hotel
• Company-paid lodging for jobs requiring significant travel
• Paid travel time
• Comprehensive health insurance (employee portion $59/month)
• Vision insurance (100% employee premium paid)
• Dental insurance (partial premium paid)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Voluntary insurance options (Critical Illness, Accident Protection, Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match and potential profit-sharing
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Company phone or monthly cell phone allowance
• Fuel and credit cards for company expenses

• Previous rock drilling or heavy equipment operation experience (construction, mining, or related industry)
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Certification (preferred; company will assist if not held)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to perform routine maintenance
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (no more than 3 moving violations/accidents in 3 years, no DUIIs)
• Willingness to travel frequently and spend extended periods away from home (including 4-weeks-on, 1-week-off rotation for solar projects)
• Ability to pass a background check (ATF screening) and pre-employment drug test (zero-tolerance policy)
• Physical stamina: able to lift 50 pounds and stand for extended periods

• Previous rock drilling experience
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Certification
• Demonstrated values of integrity, teamwork, grit, and continuous improvement
• Adaptability and reliability in changing project environments
• Strong safety awareness and commitment to safe work practices