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Drill Operator - Edmonton

Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada
Career Number: 3842
Date Posted: 2026-10-28

Working at DFI

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Looking for a rewarding challenge?
As a privately owned company, with innovation as a core value, DFI has the unique ability to provide you with experiences that put your ideas into action.
Over the past 50+ years, the relentless pursuit of excellence and self sufficiency has led DFI to grow from a small, one-truck operation into a multi-national company that works across the globe delivering world-class products and services across a vast array of industries.
Our own independent ERW pipe mill, our 54-acre storage yard, 200,000 square feet of shop space (featuring overhead cranes, vehicle exhaust extraction, and mechanic pits), our in-house engineers, our custom-built cranes, and internal international opportunities are all examples of what proudly sets us apart.
We recognize that none of the above could be achieved without a world class workforce, so let us invest in you.
Join our team.

Job Profile

We are currently seeking an ambitious and hard-working Drill Operator to join our branch.
Benefits:
• Comprehensive Health and Dental plan
• RRSP Matching
• Employee Referral Program
• Professional Development Allowance
• Employee preferred fuel pricing program
• Career advancement opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts at participating vendors

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Job Duties

  • Operate company 3/4 ton crew truck or 5 ton truck for travel to and from work sites
  • Provide drilling service to customers in accordance with DFI procedures and customer requirements
  • Operate DFI blast-hole and auger drills in a safe and professional manner
  • Conduct daily inspection of drill and attached lifting devices, and correct or report all defects immediately
  • Care for and maintain company equipment to DFI standards
  • Maintain a legal driver’s logbook
  • Any other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Class 3 Drivers License with Air Endorsement
  • Relevant drilling experience on auger or air-drill
  • Experience as a geotechnical or water well driller required.
  • Willing to submit to a pre-employment and regular pre-access drug & alcohol test/s
  • Available to work out of town for extended periods of time
  • Flexible work schedule to accommodate production needs