Jobs and Careers

Assistant Drill Operator | Farmers Branch Tx

Martin Marietta

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Sept 2025

About the role

Are you ready to start a new career with a LEADER in the industry and WORLD CLASS team!

What we offer:

Competitive hourly pay with OT opportunities

Annual Pay Increases

PTO Available as of DAY ONE

Opportunities to grow with company

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Pension plan (at no cost to employees)

Full Medical, Health & Wellness Benefits start on DAY ONE

Position Summary Assistant Operator will be responsible for safely assisting the Core Driller during all drilling operations. The ideal candidate should be eager to learn and complete the tasks needed for the job as well as embrace our safety culture. Must be able and willing to live in the Dallas/Ft Worth area, have a good driving record and be prepared to work out of town for 5-14 days at a time. Position Requirements

Champion the Martin Marietta safety culture
Assist the driller as he instructs during the work day
Maintain a clean and safe workplace
Assist in the maintenance and repair of equipment as required
Assist in loading and unloading of equipment from support vehicles
Clean maintenance of all shop areas, vehicles, and other work areas
Clean maintenance of all tools and equipment
Other duties as assigned

Preferred Education and Experience

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Construction/Mining/Material Production experience. Prior core drilling experience preferred
A solid understanding of mechanical skills required; previous diesel and gasoline engine mechanical skills and ability to perform repairs and maintenance duties in field or shop as directed by supervisors

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Be over 18 years of age.
Clean driving record, willing and able to acquire Class A CDL in the future
Pass a drug screen, background check, DOT physical, and back X-ray
Must be in good physical condition; ability to work outside in all weather conditions, able to carry heavy loads (50-75 lbs.) repeatedly during 8–10 hour work days without assistance
Ability to travel most weeks to sites throughout US, with occasional International travel possible. Travel is typically 10 days on, 4 days off with occasional Monday to Friday rotations. Travel time is paid at normal rate, reasonable travel expenses are provided.
Reliable with good attendance history
Ability to effectively communicate and work with others with positive attitude
Must have dependable transportation
Must possess a positive attitude and the ability to interact professionally with other employees and customers
Ability to skillfully operate vehicles with manual transmission

WORKING CONDITIONS Role will primarily work in heavy equipment, in all weather conditions: heat, cold, wet, dry and/or dusty. Must be able to work in areas where noise levels are up to 90 dbs. DISCLAIMER The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.