# Experienced Diamond Core Driller at Driftwood Diamond…

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Experienced Diamond Core Driller

# Experienced Diamond Core Driller

Driftwood Diamond Drilling

## Job Description

Job Title: Experienced Diamond Core Driller

Pay: $40.00 - $44.00 per hour

Position Highlights:

- Competitive Wage: $40.00 - $44.00/hr (commensurate with core drilling experience)

- Travel & Housing Support: Fully reimbursed travel expenses + daily per diem

- High Earning Potential: 12-hour shifts on a 28-30 day hitch with consistent daily overtime

- Schedule: 28-30 days on / 7 days off rotation

- Location: Active mineral exploration project site in Winnemucca, Nevada

Job Summary: We are seeking an Experienced Diamond Core Driller to lead drilling operations for a mineral exploration project in Winnemucca, Nevada. In this role, you will operate wireline diamond drilling rigs and heavy support equipment to retrieve high-quality rock core samples in hard rock formations.

Key Responsibilities:

- Safely operate diamond core rigs and associated machinery (excavators, support equipment) to achieve core recovery depth targets.

- Set up, tear down, and move drill sites in full compliance with MSHA and OSHA safety standards.

- Conduct daily preventative maintenance and inspections on rigs, hydraulic systems, and mud/fluid pumps.

- Maintain clear, accurate shift logs, core recovery records, and equipment tracking documentation.

- Mentor and direct drill helpers/slakers on rig safety, site setup, and wireline tooling assembly.

Qualifications & Requirements:

- Experience: Proven experience operating diamond core rigs in surface mineral exploration.

- Certifications: Active MSHA Part 48 certification preferred (or ability to recertify).

- Mechanical Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude with hydraulic rigs, core barrels, and heavy machinery.

- Physical Capability: Ability to work 12-hour shifts in varied outdoor weather conditions.

- Rotation: Willingness to work a 28-30 day on / 7 day off hitch.

Benefits & Perks:

- Travel reimbursement to and from project site

- Daily per diem allowance

- Substantial overtime earning potential on 12-hour shifts

- Well-maintained rigs and safety-first work environment

Posted October 1, 2026

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