Job Opportunities
Foundation Drill Rig Operator
Nationwide Construction Company with headquarters in the Midwest has an immediate opening for an experienced Foundation Drill Rig Operator. The Foundation Drill Rig Operator will be in charge of drilling and tooling, operating company equipment, and responsible for running a crew.
This is not the same as GAS/ROCK/OIL drilling MUST have concrete foundation drilling experience to be considered.
Specific duties:
- Operate foundation type drill rigs.
- Drill holes ranging in size from 2 to 9’ in diameter and up to 40’+ in depth.
- Perform safety meetings on OSHA standards.
- Perform minor equipment repairs on drills in the field when necessary. (i.e., replace hydraulics hoses, cables, troubleshoot electrical issues.)
- Maintain equipment and be mechanically inclined with the understanding of hydraulics.
- Complete drilling logs and equipment inspection reports.
- Forecasting equipment, tooling and material needs while helping with the procurement of small items when needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Must be able to complete jobs in a timely manner.
- Experienced with leading a team.
- Be willing to travel and work away from home as required.
- Must be familiar with Soilmec or Similar Foundation Drill Rigs
- Experience with steel casings and/or drilling mud in poor soil conditions
- Experience drilling in hard rock
- Experience in forming piers and placing concrete preferred but not required
Qualifications:
- Have a Valid driver’s license and clean motor vehicle record.
- Experience with Soilmec or Similar Drill Rigs
- CDL A is Required
Physical requirements and environment:
The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position involves Heavy Work: exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, lift and grab; reach with hands and arms; push and pull; climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; talk, see clearly and hear. The employee will also be regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.
Required experience:
- drilling hard rock: 1 year
- Soilmec and IMT track mounted drills: 1 year
- team leading: 1 year
- steel casings and/or drilling mud in poor soil conditions: 1 year
Required license or certification:
- Valid license with clean driving record
- CDL Class A
Benefits:
- Pay is D.O.E.
- Per Diem
- Health / Dental / Short Term / Long Term / Life Insurance
- 401 K
- Paid Vacation
- Advancement Opportunities
- Paid Travel
Job Type: Full-time
Please apply at http://capitaltower.com/our-careers/
Job Type: Full-time