Drill Rig Operator

Berkel & Company Contractors Inc; Maryland; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkel & Company Contractors Inc. is seeking an experienced drill rig operator with a working knowledge of duplex, air/fluid flushing, and auger drilling. The driller should be resourceful, mechanically inclined, and able to meet deadlines while maintaining safety and quality.

Preference for grout tiebacks, micro piles, and sheeting/shoring expertise. Responsibilities include maintaining drilling equipment, filing daily rig reports, ensuring proper procedures, daily communication of issues,

Qualifications

• High-school diploma/ GED.
• Experience running a hydraulic drill rig (e.g. Klemm, Comacchio).
• Preference for those who can operate forklifts, skid steers, mini excavators, 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.

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 experience

Forklift operation

Skid steer

Mini excavator

Reading blueprints

Anchor/pile testing knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Skid steer

Mini excavator

Job description

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.