Drill Rig Operator

Helical Pile Solutions; Nisku; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Healthcare Plan

Group RRSP

Group Life - AD&D - Critical Illness

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program - CounseI

Job summary

Helical Pile Solutions in Western Canada seeks an experienced Drill Rig Operator to safely run foundation drill rigs and allied equipment on infrastructure projects.

You will conduct daily inspections, assist with large-diameter caisson and helical pile installations, and support utility and industrial construction across remote locations. The role demands outdoor work and adherence to safety protocols; travel and shift work are common.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid Class 5 license (Class 1 or 3 is an asset).
• Able to work in a fast-paced outdoor construction setting.
• Have field safety tickets (First Aid, H2S, CSTS) and be aware of Ground Disturbance requirements.
• This is a safety-sensitive role; compliant with HPS drug and alcohol policy.

Responsibilities

• Operate drilling equipment for foundation construction.
• Install large-diameter drilled caissons and helical pile foundations.
• Support transmission line, substation, industrial and infrastructure projects.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and perform basic maintenance.

Skills

Driver's license

Outdoor construction

Safety tickets

Drug and alcohol program

Job description

Job description

Helical Pile Solutions (HPS) is seeking experienced and motivated construction professionals for long-term utility, industrial, infrastructure, renewable energy, transmission line, and substation foundation projects throughout Western Canada. The Drill Rig Operator is responsible for the safe operation of various types of foundation drill rigs and construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate drilling equipment for foundation construction
• Install large-diameter drilled caissons and helical pile foundations
• Support transmission line, substation, industrial, and infrastructure projects
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance

Preferred Experience

• Foundation drilling
• Large-diameter caissons
• Deep foundation construction
• Utility, civil, or industrial projects

Qualifications

• Class 5 Driver’s License (Class 1 or 3 is an asset)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, outdoor construction environment
• Field safety tickets including First Aid, H2S, CSTS, and Ground Disturbance are an asset
• This is a safety sensitive position and will require candidates to comply with HPS drug and alcohol program

Work Environment

• Construction environment
• Outdoors, including travel to remote locations
• Exposure to loud noises
• Exposure to extreme temperatures
• Physical elements include bending, twisting, crouching, kneeling, standing for long periods of time, lifting weights up to 50 pounds frequently and in excess of 50 pounds occasionally with assistance
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be always worn
• Accommodations while on a project are arranged by HPS in either a camp setting or hotel as determined by project requirements
• Shift work
• Work schedule may vary

• Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
• Group RRSP
• Group Life - AD&D - Critical Illness Insurance
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling