Mobile Driller
Vulcan Materials · Macon
Essential Functions
- Operate the portable rotary drill.
- Adjust drilling techniques based on soil or rock conditions encountered during drilling.
- Assist with the drilling pattern layout.
- Collect and describe stone, sand, and gravel samples.
- Perform pre-shift and post-shift inspections and maintenance of drill bits, drill steel, lubricant systems, and fluid levels.
- Perform minor services, repairs, and adjustments, such as replacing gaskets, filters, and hoses in order to improve drill performance.
- Report any maintenance needs or equipment issues to the maintenance department.
- Enter and maintain information regarding drill logs, drilling reports, and other relevant operational information.
- Work closely with geologists, engineers, plant management and other team members to coordinate drilling activities and achieve objectives.
- Communicate effectively with team members and onsite personnel.
- Other duties as assigned.
Critical Competencies
- Technical Proficiency-Knowledge and skills in a specific field, gained through education, training, experience, and continuous learning. It combines theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and problem-solving ability. Technical proficiency is valuable to employers for innovation, efficiency, and problem-solving.
- Problem Solving- identify, analyze, and resolve work-related issues efficiently and effectively using practical knowledge, experience, and hands-on skills. This involves identifying the problem, diagnosing the cause, finding practical solutions, implementing fixes, and adapting to unexpected challenges.
- Attention to Detail- Ability to thoroughly and accurately complete tasks, ensuring that no aspects or elements are overlooked; meticulous and precise when handling information, performing tasks, or delivering work, and is critical in ensuring the quality, accuracy, and integrity of the results.
- Communication: Ability to clearly and effectively convey information, ideas, and messages to others in both written and verbal formats; can express one's thoughts clearly but also demonstrate active listening, understands the needs of the audience, and adapts the message to ensure it is understood.