Anchor/MicroPile Driller

Berkel & Co; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkel & Company is looking for an experienced drill rig operator to support construction projects with hands-on rig management and safe, productive performance. The role requires knowledge of duplex drilling practices, grout tiebacks, and related methods, plus the ability to work with site layouts and testing as needed.

Travel is required, and the operator will coordinate with the superintendent to ensure timely, compliant operations while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a hydraulic drill rig (e.g., Klemm, Comacchio).
• Ability to read blueprints and site layout.
• Forklift, skid steer, mini excavator experience preferred.
• Strong safety mindset and daily rig activity reporting.
• Welding or metalworking skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining drilling equipment and tooling.
• Filling out detailed daily rig reports.
• Ensuring proper drilling procedure is followed.
• Communicate issues, and problems, and successes on a daily basis.
• Signal equipment operators and safely move equipment through the jobsite.
• Overseeing safety of all personnel working around drill rig.
• Assist Superintendent with jobsite layout.
• Diagnosing mechanical and equipment related issues.

Skills

Hydraulic drill rig operation

Forklift operation

Site layout interpretation

Blueprint reading

Safety leadership

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary:

Berkel & Company is seeking an experienced drill rig operator that has a working knowledge of common drilling practices (duplex, air/fluid flushing, and auger). The driller will need to be resourceful, mechanically inclined, and have the ability to meet critical job deadlines. Typically, the drilling position requires the candidate to think quickly on their feet and have a production-oriented mindset that does not compromise safety or quality. The driller should also have previous experience with grouted tieback installation, micro piles, and other sheeting and shoring methods. It would be an advantage to have experience and knowledge of testing anchors and/or piles.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintaining drilling equipment and tooling.
• Filling out detailed daily rig reports.
• Ensuring proper drilling procedure is followed.
• Communicate issues, and problems, and successes on a daily basis.
• Signal equipment operators and safely move equipment through the jobsite.
• Overseeing safety of all personnel working around drill rig.
• Assist Superintendent with jobsite layout.
• Diagnosing mechanical and equipment related issues.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

Requirements:

• High-school diploma/ GED.
• Valid Driver's license.
• Experience running a hydraulic drill rig (e.g. Klemm, Comacchio).
• Preference given to those who can also operate a forklift, skid steer, mini excavator, and other earth moving equipment.
• Preferred experience with reading blue prints, site layout, anchor or pile testing, and soil/boring reports.
• Welding, torch cutting, and other metal working skills are a plus.

Typical Physical Demands:

Ability to stand, sit, crouch, lift, walk, and tolerate heights when required.

Able to lift heavy objects up to 80 lbs.

Working Conditions/ Environments:

Operate on a construction site where dust, noise, and rough terrain are prevalent.

Must be able to work in various weather conditions, during all seasons.

Travel required.