CFA Drill Rig Operator: Grow Your Skills & Impact

Hall Group of Companies; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

Fuel Card

Cell Phone

Extended health benefits

RRSP matching

Team building and mentorship

Career advancement

Work-life balance

Great culture

Job summary

Hall Shoring & Foundations is seeking a CFA Foundations Drill Rig Operator to safely operate CFA, rotary and down-the-hole rigs, drill piles to design specs and follow safety, quality and site procedures.

You will inspect and maintain equipment daily, coordinate with crew, read engineered drawings, document pile depths and soil conditions, and participate in toolbox meetings; must have 2–3 years of drilling experience, high school diploma, and be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years operating foundation drilling equipment (CFA, rotary, or similar).
• Education: High School or Equivalent.
• Ground Disturbance Level 2 asset.
• Rigging asset.
• Fall Protection asset.
• MEWP asset.
• First Aid asset.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate CFA, rotary and down-the-hole rigs to construct piles per engineered drawings and specs.
• Perform daily inspections and maintenance; report issues promptly.
• Ensure safe rig setup, accurate positioning, following lift plans.
• Monitor drilling parameters and adjust speed, pressure, and rotation as needed.
• Coordinate with Pump Operator and Labourers during concrete or grout placement.
• Ensure cages and reinforcement are installed per design and verified before pour.
• Record production data, pile depths, and soil conditions.
• Maintain rig and site housekeeping; participate in toolbox talks and safety briefings.

Skills

CFA drilling

Rotary drilling

Down-the-hole drilling

Safety procedures

Team coordination

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Adaptability

Education

High School or Equivalent

Tools

Rigging

Fall Protection

MEWP

First Aid

Job description

Hall Shoring & Foundations is seeking a CFA Foundations Drill Rig Operator to safely operate CFA, rotary and down-the-hole rigs, drill piles to design specs and follow safety, quality and site procedures.

You will inspect and maintain equipment daily, coordinate with crew, read engineered drawings, document pile depths and soil conditions, and participate in toolbox meetings; must have 2–3 years of drilling experience, high school diploma, and be able to lift up to 50 lbs.