Drill Rig Operator

Skillforce; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Weekly stipend

Direct hire

Job summary

Skillforce is seeking a Drill Rig Operator for projects throughout the DC/MD/VA region. This is a full-time, direct hire position.

You will operate large and small diameter drilling rigs, maintain safety procedures, and coordinate with a union team. OSHA certification and a valid driver’s license are required, with region travel as needed.

Competitive pay is $40-$45 per hour plus a weekly stipend and full union benefits; immediate seat time on top rigs ensures long‑term advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of verified seat time operating heavy drilling rigs.
• Experience with large-diameter hydraulic rotary rigs or small-diameter rigs.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Construction certification.
• Active Union membership or eligible for immediate dispatch/transfer.
• Valid driver’s license and dependable daily transportation.
• Willingness to take paid regional/travel assignments.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to accurately remove and place materials.
• Load and offload debris, rocks, and other materials from heavy equipment.
• Report injuries, safety concerns, and accidents immediately.
• Follow safety codes at all times.
• Communicate with coworkers to clarify project specifications.
• Aid coworkers in maintaining site cleanliness and organization.
• Advise the manager of necessary repairs, upgrades, and replacements.

Skills

Union membership

Driver's license

Willingness to travel

Safety awareness

Education

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Construction certification

Job description

Job Title: Drill Rig Operator- Union
Location: Travel throughout DC, MD and VA
Position Type: Full-Time

Skillforce has teamed up with an industry leader in building and infrastructure to find a Drill Rig Operator for projects in the DC/VA/MD area. This is a full-time, direct hire position.

Ready to be part of explosove growth in this companies deep foundations and earth retention operations? Lookng for Foundation Drill Rig Operators for both our large-diameter and small-diameter fleets.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay: $40-$45/hour, scaled to verified seat time and machine proficiency.
• Weekly Stipend on top of your hourly pay.
• 100% Union Benefit Security: Full union health, welfare, annuity, and pension credits paid on
  your behalf.
• Immediate seat time on Soilmec and Comacchio rigs, backed by incoming
  deliveries from Bauer (BG 36), Liebherr, and Comacchio (MC 22, MC 28, MC 8D).
• Long-term stability and advancement opportunities to transition into lead operator roles and management.

Drill Rig Operator Job Duties:

• Operate heavy equipment to accurately remove and place materials.
• Load and offload debris, rocks, and other materials from heavy equipment.
• Report any injuries, safety concerns, and accidents immediately.
• Follow safety codes at all times.
• Communicate with coworkers to claridy project specifications.
• Aid coworkers in maintaining site cleanliness and organization.

Advise the manager of necessary repairs, upgrades, and replacements.

• Minimum 5+ years of direct, verified seat time operating either:
  • Large-Diameter Hydraulic Rotary Rigs: (Soilmec, Bauer, Liebherr) for soldier piles, drilled shafts/caissons, secant walls, and auger cast (CFA) piles.
  • Small-Diameter / Multipurpose Rigs: (Comacchio MC series, Klemm, etc.) form micropiles, tieback anchors, soil nails, and rock bolts.
• In depth knowledge of rig alignment, drilling tolerances, tooling wear, and preventative field maintenance.
• Active Union membership in good standing (or eligible for immediate dispatch/transfer).
• Valid driver’s license and dependable daily transportation across the DMV and Baltimore corridor.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Construction certification.
• Willingness to take on paid regional/travel assignments as work expands.