Company Overview
Founded in 1906, over the last 110+ years' CEMEX has grown into a global building materials company that provides high quality products and reliable service to customers and communities throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Here at CEMEX we offer our employees competitive wages, career growth, excellent benefits including health, dental & vision plans, vacation or paid time off, employee assistance program and retirement plan options, along with over a century of stability to build your next career on! To learn more about our company culture and why you should join us, visit us at www.cemexusa.com/careers. For direct access to CEMEX Career Opportunities, visit us at https://jobs.cemex.com/.
Job Title: DRILL RIG OPERATOR
ABOUT THE JOB
Supports drilling and sampling operations throughout the Southeastern United States. This position is responsible for operating and maintaining drilling equipment, collecting representative samples, documenting drilling activities, and supporting the safe and efficient execution of field operations.
Job Responsibilities
· Operate sonic and other drilling equipment safely and efficiently as part of a drill rig crew.
· Perform routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and minor repairs to support rig availability.
· Assist with rig mobilization and demobilization activities.
· Use proper drilling and sampling techniques to collect representative, accurate, and efficient samples.
· Collect, label, handle, transport, prepare, and test samples in accordance with established procedures
· Maintain accurate drill logs, field records, sample documentation, and support reporting as required.
· Ensure timely delivery of samples to CEMEX Quality Laboratories.
- Support preparation of reports and other documentation related to drilling and sampling activities.
· Travel to CEMEX operations throughout the Southeastern U.S. and safely operate company vehicles/towing equipment when assigned.
- Adhere to all CEMEX, MSHA, and OSHA rules and regulations at all times and wear proper safety equipment while on plant grounds
- Meet or exceed company safety standards
- Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management
Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED equivalent
· Good verbal and written communication skills required.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform basic equipment maintenance required.
· Previous drilling experience preferred; sonic drilling experience strongly preferred.
· Heavy equipment experience, surveying knowledge, drill logging, and sampling experience preferred.
· Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record required.
· Ability to work scheduled shift hours and be flexible with scheduling, overtime and weekends.
- Ability to travel and stay overnight if required.
- Be able to read, write, and speak English
Working Conditions
- Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, extreme noise, and working outdoors
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
- Must wear protective equipment while at the location
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to perform all job functions which include, but may not be limited to walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, turning, climbing to a significant degree, and/or pulling of controls
- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently and 70 pounds occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. Job involves walking or standing for long periods of time
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors as well as function safely around heavy rolling equipment
Legal Notices
CEMEX is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.
CEMEX will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all local, state and federal laws.
CEMEX is an E-Verify participating employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.20 per hour
Experience:
- Mechanical knowledge: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
