Micro-Pile Drill Rig Operator — Safe, Production‑Focused

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

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.