Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Follows all safety rules and regulations.
- Recognizing and correcting safety hazards.
- Operating, maintaining, repairing, and cleaning heavy equipment including Bauer, Liebherr, or similar drill rigs.
- Ensure the proper setup and assembly of the drill rigs during mobilization and demobilization.
- Preforming and documenting daily and weekly inspections(including in the manlift at heights up to 85').
- Performing routine maintenance and minor repairs on drill rigs.
- Maintaining daily drill logs and equipment inspection forms.
- Informs Superintendent or site mechanic of malfunctioning equipment or equipment related problems.
- Recognizing any conflicts with our work and the work of others being performed on the job site.
- Supporting all field activities as required on project sites.
- Effectively directing the operation of the field personnel assigned to the drill crew.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of heavy machinery operation and capabilities.
- Thorough understanding of different drilling and excavating techniques.
- Strong mechanical, hydraulic, & electrical aptitude and the ability to identify equipment problems.
- Ability to listen, read, understand and follow instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively with Superintendents, Mechanics, and Engineers.
- Ability to work in challenging environments and remote locations.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Minimum of 5 years of experience operating drill rigs and other heavy equipment preferred. Full Displacement (FDP) or Continuous Flight Auger (CFA) drilling is a plus.
Certifications, Licenses, Etc:
Required: OSHA 30, Hand Signaling & Rigging, Manlift, Forklift
Desired: CPR/First Aid, NCCO for Drill Rigs, NCCO for Crawler Cranes, Manufacturer specific Drill Rig certification, Excavation/Trenching, Defensive Driver Training