Quarry Drill Helper

Steel Drilling is a rapidly expanding quarry and construction drilling contractor. As a team of Drillers, Helpers, and Mechanics, we work with our customers to provide a valuable and professional service for the mining and construction industries.

We work with and around heavy equipment at Steel Drilling and operate in different locations every few days. We are looking for someone who wants to grow with the company as we grow to meet the needs of our customers.

Steel Drilling LLC is accepting applications for driller's helper positions. Must have a driver's license as you will be driving a company vehicle to and from the work sites. The job requires physical labor, must have own transportation to and from the shop, wear proper company-provided PPE (including but not limited to hard hats, ear plugs, vest, and harness), have steel toe work boots (the company has partial boot reimbursement every year to each employee), must pass pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol test, be subject to random testing, maintain a company paid DOT medical certificate, and adhere to all safety protocols. In addition, employees must be able to stand and work for extended periods, have a full range of movements including bending, reaching, crouching, and frequently lift 75+ lbs. Uniforms are company provided.

As a driller's helper in a stone quarry:

• You will frequently be changing and sharpening bits.


• Measuring the depth of boreholes.


• Assisting the driller with adding and removing drilling rods.


• Making sure the drill always has water and fuel.


• Driving a company vehicle to obtain water and fuel from the quarry.


• Clean and grease the drill and compressor.


• Assist the driller in moving the drill in the quarry and to new sites


• Other duties as needed.

Other helpful skills include self-motivation, mechanical skills, welding experience, and good customer service & interpersonal skills.

We work outside in all elements with two-man crews operating a mobile drill rig. You will work Monday-Friday, no weekends with 40-60 hours per week. Steel Drilling pays for the hotel accommodations if needed, and the employee receives $55 per night when required to work out of town. The winter months of December and January are our slow time, with summers being the heaviest workload.

Steel Drilling LLC offers an excellent benefits package and the opportunity to grow with the company.

In this position you will be required to pass a drug test & background check