Drill Rig Operator

Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc.; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkel & Company seeks an experienced drill rig operator with knowledge of duplex, air/fluid flushing, and auger. The driller should be resourceful, mechanically inclined, and able to meet critical deadlines while maintaining safety and quality.

Experience with grouted tiebacks, micro piles, sheeting and shoring, and testing anchors/piles is a plus. Must have a valid driver’s license and operate hydraulic drill rigs on construction sites in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience operating hydraulic drill rigs and understanding drilling practices.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate on construction sites.
• Reading blueprints and site layout experience is preferred.
• Safety-focused with ability to meet critical deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain drilling equipment and tooling.
• Fill detailed daily rig reports.
• Ensure proper drilling procedures are followed.
• Communicate issues, 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

Blueprint reading

Forklift/ skid steer operation

Site safety compliance

Job description

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:

• 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.

Compensation will be per Union Operating Engineers scale