Drilled Shaft Operator

Irby Construction Company; Richland (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Irby Construction Company is seeking a Drilled Shaft Operator to provide experienced drilled pier installation for foundation projects using mounted rigs, from 16 to 120 inches. The role emphasizes safety, operational efficiency, and collaboration with field supervision across GA sites.

Applicants should have at least 3 years of drilled shaft installation experience, be able to work up to 12-hour days, travel as needed, and pass a background check.

Qualifications

• 3 Years’ minimum experience in drilled shaft installation.
• Experience in OSHA safety standards and field safety practices.
• Must pass background check and be able to work extended shifts.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to all safety regulations and reports violations to field supervision immediately.
• Attends safety meetings.
• Operates drilling units and equipment safely and effectively.
• Operates all tools required to complete each job.
• Maintains equipment and tools to ensure long-lasting use.
• Drills pier and footing foundations using mounted rigs for drilled shafts.

Skills

Drilled shaft installation

Safety compliance

Communication in English

Willingness to travel

Job description

About Us

Irby Construction Company has been building infrastructure for the power industry for more than 75 years. Our business values and performance-driven mindset guide our actions. Our approach to work starts with safety, puts people first, seeks to innovate, and promises to perform.

Irby is proud of its inclusive work environment, family-oriented culture, excellent benefits, and clear pathways for career growth. We strive to provide every employee with clear expectations and opportunities for advancement. What’s more, Irby has long long-valued tenure. In fact, many of our executive leaders started with Irby early in their careers and in the field.

When you join our team, you join an established firm, with a culture centered around its people. Teamwork is how we work. There is no other way. Pride is ever-present inside our offices and the bond of brotherhood runs strong among our crews.

Irby Construction is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quanta Services. That means team Irby gets the benefits of the company culture we’re known for along with the stability and resources of a Fortune 500 organization. (NYSE: PWR).

Build your career at Irby Construction.

About This Role

A Drilled Shaft Operator at Irby Construction Company provide experienced drilled pier installation for various foundation projects utilizing different types of mounted rigs for drilled shafts from 16 inches to 120 inches. This job posting is for the state of GA.

What You'll Do

• Adheres to all safety regulations and reports any violations to field supervision immediately.
• Attends safety meetings.
• Operates various drilling units and equipment such as skid steer, forklift, front-end loader, backhoe and other miscellaneous equipment safely and effectively.
• Operates all tools required to do each job.
• Maintain equipment and tools to ensure long-lasting use.
• Operates all tools required to do each job.
• Operates drilling unit and equipment, mounted on truck or crawler track, to drill holes for concrete pier and footing foundations.
• Operates excavator mounted rigs.
• Raises and lowers boom to specified angle for drilling. "Make it Safe, Keep it Safe"
• Swings boom, controls hoist drums, raises and lowers drill, hoists drill bit, casing and reinforcement steel into position, and controls rotary table that drives drill into earth.
• Raises drill stem and swings boom to discharge dirt from drill bit.
• Observes type of earth formation penetrated to determine need for lowering casing into hole to seal off water and prevent cave-in of soft formations.
• Mentors and trains other foundation employees.
• Completes and maintains work records, field paperwork and generates reports.
• Supports concrete finishing process when necessary.

Essential Functions

• Must have knowledge of materials, tools, and processes involved with drilled pier foundations.
• Must understand productivity and what drives job success.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to instruct and direct the work of unskilled and semi-skilled employees.
• Ability to perform duties and operation of equipment and tools in strict compliance with OSHA.
• Knowledge of machines and equipment including designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be willing to travel to different work locations.
• Communicate verbally (both speaking and hearing) in potentially noisy environments
• Must speak and understand English at a level appropriate to receive and comprehend specialized safety and training instructions in potentially noisy environments.
• Work in remote, difficult to access locations.
• Must be able to work up to 12-hour days; 7 days per week, if necessary

What You'll Bring

• 3 Years’ minimum experience in drilled shaft installation
• Experience in Stub Angle, Helical Pile installation preferred
• Must pass background check.