Foundation Drill Rig Operator; SoilMec

Foundation Drill Rig Operator (Soil Mec)

Capital Tower & Communications, Inc.

An immediate opening for an experienced Drill Rig Operator. The role involves drilling and tooling, operating company equipment, and leading a crew with full travel requirements.

• Operate foundation type drill rigs.
• Drill holes ranging in size from 2" to 9’ in diameter and up to 40’+ in depth.
• Perform safety meetings on OSHA standards.
• Perform minor equipment repairs on drills in the field when necessary (e.g., replace hydraulic hoses, cables, troubleshoot electrical issues).
• Maintain equipment and be mechanically inclined with understanding of hydraulics.
• Complete drilling logs and equipment inspection reports.
• Forecast equipment, tooling and material needs while helping with procurement of small items when needed.
• Travel 6 weeks at a time followed by a 7–10 day break.

• Complete jobs in a timely manner.
• Experience leading a team.
• Willingness to travel and work away from home as required.
• Familiar with Soilmec or similar foundation drill rigs.
• Experience with steel casings and/or drilling mud in poor soil conditions.
• Experience drilling in hard rock.
• Experience in forming piers and placing concrete preferred but not required.

• Valid driver’s license and clean motor vehicle record.
• Experience with Soilmec or similar drill rigs.
• CDL is preferred.

The work environment involves heavy work: exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Duties require standing, walking, handling, lifting, reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, seeing clearly, and hearing. Employees are regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

• Drilling hard rock: 1 year
• Soilmec and IMT track-mounted drills: 1 year
• Team leading: 1 year
• Steel casings and/or drilling mud in poor soil conditions: 1 year

• Valid license with clean driving record

• Competitive Pay
• Per Diem
• Health / Dental / Short Term / Long Term / Life Insurance
• 401 K
• Paid Vacation
• Advancement Opportunities
• Paid Travel

Full-time

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Telecommunications