Driller

Operations Services Colorado Springs, Colorado
Salary: USD 30.00 - 45.00 Hourly

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JOB SUMMARY
The Drill Operator has a critical role within Martin Marietta’s aggregate operations, responsible for the safe and efficient operation of high-powered drilling machinery to prepare mine sites for blasting (shots). This individual ensures that blast patterns are accurately drilled to meet production requirements while adhering to the company’s strict safety standards and MSHA regulations. The ideal candidate is a safety-conscious, initiative-taking professional who can maintain complex equipment and adapt to the physical demands of a quarry environment.
 
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Safely and efficiently operate track-mounted Kelly Bar rotary drills or similar equipment using water mediums for flush.
  • Execute precision drilling based on specific blast patterns and layouts provided by the engineering or blasting team.
  • Operate auxiliary equipment as needed, including loaders, haul trucks, and excavators, to support site operations.
  • Perform routine daily and monthly inspections of the drill and associated pump systems.
  • Conduct field maintenance such as greasing, replacing drill bits, and monitoring fluid levels.
  • Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on hydraulic and electrical systems to minimize downtime.
  • Maintain accurate drill logs, recording hole depth, drilling time, and geological anomalies encountered.
  • Assist the blasting crew with the loading and "stemming" (filling) of blast patterns with aggregate or specialized materials.
  • Prepare the drilling area to ensure a stable and safe surface for the rig and personnel.
  • Accurately maintain drill logs, recording hole depths, geological changes, and material usage.
  • Champion Martin Marietta’s "Guardian Angel" safety culture, ensuring a zero-harm work environment.
  • Participate in site safety inspections and plant safety programs.
  • Follow all federal MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) rules and company-specific safety protocols.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
  • High school diploma, GED, or relevant experience.
Work Experience
  • 3 years of experience in heavy equipment operation is preferred; specific experience with Kelly Bar or electric-powered drills is a significant plus.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Technical aptitude
  • Troubleshooting
  • MSHA regulations
  • Critical thinking
  • Detail oriented
  • Time management
ADDITIONAL DETAILS 
Physical Requirements
  • Regularly lift and carry 50–75 lbs repeatedly without assistance.
  • Perform "general physical activities" including climbing stairs and ladders (sometimes up to 100 feet), pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, and crawling.
  • Wear standard safety gear at all times, including a hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and hearing protection.
Working Conditions
All duties require outside assignments and require periods of work in all weather conditions, cold, wet, dry and dusty. Must be able to work in areas where noise levels are up to 85 dbs.  
Disclaimers
In addition to the primary responsibilities outlined, the successful candidate may be expected to take on other tasks and assignments as required, including but not limited to duties outside the typical scope of the role to support overall team operations and organizational needs. Flexibility and adaptability to evolving job demands are essential.
 
COMPENSATION
The hiring range for this position is $30.00 -$45.00 exclusive of benefits or bonuses (discretionary and non-discretionary). The offered base compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience. Additionally, at Martin Marietta we place a high value on internal pay equity and will consider the compensation for those in similarly situated roles and direct team members. The hiring range for this role represents the base compensation we expect to pay for the position at time of hire and does not represent the total possible base pay of the position.
 
In addition to our base compensation, we also offer a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage; prescription drug coverage; health savings accounts; flexible spending accounts; life, AD&D and disability insurance; 401(k) with a company match and an employer-funded defined benefit pension plan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, education/tuition assistance, an employee discount program, adoption assistance, wellness programs and more.
 
Part time employees are eligible to participate in the 401k plan and receive a company match. In addition, they are eligible to start accruing service for the pension plan.

A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials – including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.

At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest – those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.

In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including: 

  • Medical
  • Prescription Drug
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Care Reimbursement Account
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
  • Wellness Programs
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation
  • 401(k) with Company matching
  • Pension
  • Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability Options
  • Employee Life Insurance
  • Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance
  • Business Travel Accident Insurance
  • Direct Deposit Payroll
  • Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
  • College Scholarship Program – for dependent children
  • Matching Gift Program
  • New Auto Purchase Discount Plans

At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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