Joseph Symons
Summary
Safety-oriented driller with 19 years of experience in drilling and blasting. Committed to working safely with extensive knowledge of Epiroc/Atlas Copco T-35, T-40 and T-45 Smartroc Drill Rigs as well as Sandvik DX800,DX900, Sandvik DI550 and Sandvik 1500 Drill Rigs. Crane basket drilling for blasting and rock bolts/mesh as well.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Driller
Fisher Sand and Gravel
Tempe, AZ
11.2018 - Current
Drilling blast holes for rock quarries, mining operations, residential/commercial site development and highway/road widening. I worked for two years on the Little Blue Creek Highway Project on US50 in Gunnison,CO. Also worked for CDOT in Estes Park,CO and the Eisenhower Tunnel in Colorado.
Driller
Ames Construction
Scottsdale, AZ
11.2017 - 11.2018
Loop 202 (South Mountain Freeway). Drilling with Atlas Copco T-35 Smartroc for a new 22 mile highway to connect existing I-10 Eastbound as well as I-10 Westbound. Drill multiple pattern sizes with drill bits ranging from 3" to 4.5". Accuracy in hole depths and drilling logs to reduce vibration to surrounding structures and powerlines.
Driller
Fisher Sand and Gravel
Tempe, AZ
09.2009 - 11.2017
Operated and maintained Atlas Copco and Sandvik drill rigs. Multiple highway jobs including: I-17 Southbound in Camp Verde, Az. I-40 Westbound in Flagstaff, Az. State Route 77 in Globe, Az. State Route 87 North of Fountain Hills,Az. Several mining operations across numerous states. Commercial/residential drilling as well.
Education
High School Diploma -
Centennial High School
2002
Skills
Pre-Split Drilling
Mass Excavation Drilling
Trench Line Drilling
Quarry Drilling
Road/Highway Widening
Timeline
Driller
Fisher Sand and Gravel
11.2018 - Current
Driller
Ames Construction
11.2017 - 11.2018
Driller
Fisher Sand and Gravel
09.2009 - 11.2017
High School Diploma -
Centennial High School