FULL_TIME

FEED

YEAR

Understand different drill patterns and terminology then execute drill pattern and layout as established by the Blasting Superintendent. Rock Drill Operator Duties:Operate rock drills safely and efficiently under the direction of a lead driller.

Moody Excavating, LLC is currently seeking applications to fill an open position for Rock Drill Operator. You’ll support civil drilling operations while building your skills as a rock drill operator. This role is ideal for someone with some drilling or heavy equipment experience who’s ready to grow into a senior driller position. We are looking for long-term candidates who value the opportunity for future advancement that our company offers. All positions with Moody Excavating, LLC require the ability to work overtime as needed and properly follow company polices and OSHA safety standards for a safe working environment. Rock Drill Operator Duties:<ul style="margin-top:4px;margin-bottom:4px"><li class="levrw" style="margin-top:4px;margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px">Operate rock drills safely and efficiently under the direction of a lead driller</li><li class="levrw" style="margin-top:4px;margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px">Assist with setup, tool changes, greasing, and daily equipment checks</li><li class="levrw" style="margin-top:4px;margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px">Read/monitor ground conditions and communicate changes to the crew</li><li class="levrw" style="margin-top:4px;margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px">Perform daily inspections and basic maintenance/upkeep</li><li class="pje5mb" style="margin-top:4px;margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px">Follow Safety Policies and Procedures</li><li class="pje5mb" style="margin-top:4px;margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px">Understand different drill patterns and terminology then execute drill pattern and layout as established by the Blasting Superintendent</li><li class="pje5mb" style="margin-top:4px;margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px">Maximize the usage of all drill supplies</li><li class="pje5mb" style="margin-top:4px;margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px">Ability to work unsupervised while maintaining efficiency and safe work practices</li></ul> Qualifications:<ul style="margin-top:4px;margin-bottom:4px"><li class="levrw" style="margin-top:4px;margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px">1 to 3+ years of drilling experience preferred (or related heavy equipment experience</li><li class="levrw" style="margin-top:4px;margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px">Exposure to Furukawa HC L90-E5 drill machine is preferred</li><li class="levrw" style="margin-top:4px;margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px">Willingness to learn, take direction, and work toward production targets</li><li class="levrw" style="margin-top:4px;margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px">Clean driving record + reliable transportation to/from job sites</li><li class="levrw" style="margin-top:4px;margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px">MSHA 5000-23 Experienced Miner preferred; strong safety mindset required</li><li class="levrw" style="margin-top:4px;margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px">Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in varying and remote conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.</li><li class="pje5mb" style="margin-top:4px;margin-bottom:4px;margin-left:8px">The ideal candidate will have Top Hammer drilling experience</li></ul> Company Benefits:<ul><li style="margin-left:8px">Competitive pay based on experience</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Job advancement and pay increases based on work history and proficiency of job duties.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Medical, dental, vision, life insurance after 90 days. </li><li style="margin-left:8px">Company pays percentage of insurance cost based on position and employment history<ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li style="margin-left:8px">60% contribution after 90 days</li><li style="margin-left:8px">80% contribution after 1 year</li></ul></li><li style="margin-left:8px">Paid Holidays specified by company policies</li><li style="margin-left:8px">1 week accrued personal leave time after 90 days of employment</li><li style="margin-left:8px">1 week accrued vacation after 1 year of employment</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Matching 401k retirement plan at 1 year of employment</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Christmas Eve to New Year’s Eve as a paid holiday week</li></ul> Applicants must have reliable transportation to shop in Christiana TN. Moody Excavating is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.  Powered by JazzHR

Moody Excavating

Rock Drill Operator

Blasting

Drilling

Drilling Equipment

Driver's License

Excavation

Heavy Equipment/Vehicles

Life Insurance

Lift/Move 50 Pounds

OSHA

Operational Support

Safety Process

Safety Standards

Safety/Work Safety

Vision Plan

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ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025). Performing drill rig and support truck maintenance; reporting repair and maintenance issues to the drilling supervisor.

What You'll Do:
<ul><li style="text-align:justify">Performing standard penetrometer testing operations including performing borings and geoprobes</li><li style="text-align:justify">Locating borings in the field</li><li style="text-align:justify">Recording required drilling data</li><li style="text-align:justify">Reporting project-specific issues to the project manager and/or your supervisor</li><li style="text-align:justify">Performing drill rig and support truck maintenance; reporting repair and maintenance issues to the drilling supervisor</li><li style="text-align:justify">Following company safety procedures and guidelines for maintaining a safe work environment for all crew personnel</li><li style="text-align:justify">Safely and accurately loading drill rig and support vehicle each day with supplies Promptly and accurately completing time sheets and field paperwork</li><li style="text-align:justify">Care for and clean assigned company vehicles and drilling equipment and other assigned equipment</li><li style="text-align:justify">Maintaining professional behavior and quality standards</li><li style="text-align:justify">Willingness to work out of town and on non-standard work schedules when required</li><li style="text-align:justify">Other duties as assigned</li></ul><h2 class="css-kousv8 e1tiznh50">#SES123</h2>

What We're Looking For:
<ul><li>High School diploma or GED preferred</li><li>0 – 3 years of experience</li></ul>

Who We Are:
ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: <a class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="https://www.ecslimited.com/" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" style="color:#808080" target="_blank" title="https://www.ecslimited.com/">www.ecslimited.com.</a> ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click <a class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="https://www.ecslimited.com/eeo/" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" style="color:#808080" target="_blank" title="https://www.ecslimited.com/eeo/">here</a>.

ECS Ltd

Driller Helper

Boring

Consulting

Engineering Consulting

Green Construction

High School Diploma

Maintenance Services

Project/Program Management

Quality Metrics

Testing

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OTHER

This individual will spearhead the management of daily activities, champion safety, and regulatory compliance, boost efficiency and profitability, and lead a cohesive team toward achieving operational excellence in all facets of quarrying. About SRM: SRM Concrete (Smyrna Ready Mix) is a family-owned, values-driven leader in the ready mix concrete industry.

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About the Opportunity:
We are seeking a seasoned and visionary Mine Manager with a background in quarry and mining operations to oversee all aspects of our quarry operations. This individual will spearhead the management of daily activities, champion safety, and regulatory compliance, boost efficiency and profitability, and lead a cohesive team toward achieving operational excellence in all facets of quarrying.

Your Mission & Key Responsibilities:
<ul style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in"><li style="color:#0e101a;margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Manage all quarry operations with a keen focus on safety, production goals, quality standards, and environmental compliance.</li><li style="color:#0e101a;margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Strategize and implement objectives and plans that align with the company's mission and vision, promoting a culture centered on safety, performance, and quality.</li><li style="color:#0e101a;margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Direct plant operations encompassing production, maintenance, quality, and logistics to ensure objectives are met efficiently and cost-effectively.</li><li style="color:#0e101a;margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Craft and maintain a proactive maintenance and equipment rejuvenation program, minimizing operational downtime.</li><li style="color:#0e101a;margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Enforce stringent cost control strategies, overseeing operations within budget constraints while maintaining high-quality standards.</li><li style="color:#0e101a;margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Nurture and develop a team of supervisors, technical staff, and operators through training, performance assessments, and career progression opportunities.</li><li style="color:#0e101a;margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Ensure strict adherence to company policies, safety standards, and environmental legislations, fostering a safe and respectful working environment.</li><li style="color:#0e101a;margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Serve as a principal contact for suppliers, regulatory agencies, and the local community.</li><li style="color:#0e101a;margin-bottom:0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Evaluate current operational processes and systems to identify and implement improvement measures that enhance operational effectiveness and profitability.</li></ul> 

What Sets You Apart:
<ul style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0px"><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, or related field. A Master's degree or additional certification in a related discipline is highly desirable.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Minimum of [5-7] years of experience in quarry or mining management, showing a track record of operational success.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Solid comprehension of quarry and mining operations including excavation, drilling, blasting, and material processing.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with proven effectiveness in guiding a diverse team.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Extensive knowledge of health, safety, and environmental standards in the mining or quarry sector.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Demonstrated proficiency in cost control and process improvement initiatives.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and industry-related software systems.</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Flexibility with work hours, as operations may necessitate work during weekends and evenings.</li></ul>

About SRM:
SRM Concrete (Smyrna Ready Mix) is a family-owned, values-driven leader in the ready mix concrete industry. Founded in 1999 with a single plant in Smyrna, Tennessee, we’ve grown to over 600 locations nationwide by focusing on quality, integrity, and service. Our mission is to serve our customers, our communities, and our team members with excellence—every load, every day. <div>Why Join SRM Concrete?</div><ul><li>Growth & Advancement: Be part of a rapidly expanding company that believes in promoting from within. We offer real opportunities for you to build a long-term career and advance your skills, no matter where you start.</li><li>Competitive Compensation: Earn industry-leading pay, with overtime opportunities, annual raises, and eligibility for bonuses. Our steady workload ensures reliable income for our team members.</li><li>Exceptional Benefits: Take advantage of low-cost medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance. We also offer paid holidays, PTO/vacation, a 401k with a $100 weekly match, family days, and more!</li><li>Consistent, Reliable Work: At SRM Concrete, you can count on steady hours and dependable work. We value team members who are dedicated and ready to go the extra mile.</li><li>Team Culture: At SRM Concrete, we value hard work, respect, and teamwork. We support each other, recognize a job well done, and believe in doing what’s right—on the job and in the community. You’ll find a straightforward, dependable environment where every team member matters.</li></ul><div>At SRM Concrete, you’re more than just an employee—you’re a valued team member helping to build America’s future. If you’re ready to say “YES” to new opportunities and deliver service that sets the standard in our industry, apply today and join the SRM family!</div>

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