Webber – Drill Rig Operator – Heavy Civil; Geotech

Job Title

Supervisor:
Geotechnical Construction Manager

Must be willing and able to travel out-of-town and out-of-state as needed for work.

A drill operator’s day‑to‑day responsibilities include performing daily checklists to ensure all well control equipment is fully functional and up to date. They set up and operate gun drilling equipment, making necessary corrections to keep production running in spec. They also load reels of fiber optic cable on flex track 150 plow cable six feet deep. Drill operators use hand tools and power tools to drill holes into materials depending on their types.

They cross‑train in other departments to broaden their skills, like PCB engineering. They read diagrams and drill holes into wood at specific locations and depths. They also regulate air pressure, rotary speed, and downward pressure, according to the type of rock or concrete being drilled. They perform equipment maintenance in shop/yard locations and install inclinometers for ground movement and take soil samples.

They monitor customer specifications to ensure all requirements are met. They also replace spindles and run accuracy checks.

• Observe all OSHA regulations.
• Work in shop and run hot shots as needed.
• Operate numerous types of drilling equipment including truck, track and ATV mount drills.
• Operate heavy equipment, including motor graders, heavy loaders, carryalls, bulldozers, backhoes.
• Perform geotechnical and environmental drilling with HSA, air and mud rotary, and direct push equipment.
• Operate excavator and backhoe to expose and excavate (bell‑hole) high pressure lines for tie‑ins, crossings and boring.
• Operate a backhoe for foundations, curb and gutter, sidewalks, entrances and other projects pertaining to the job layout.
• Signal and verbally direct workers engaging in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and materials.

• Must be willing and able to travel out-of-town and out-of-state as needed for work.
• Ability to communicate in English via verbal and written communications.
• Mathematical proficiency as it relates to basic geometry, algebra, and mathematics.
• Move throughout a construction jobsite which includes minor obstacles including climbing ladders and inclines, operating heavy equipment, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Heavy physical activity performing strenuous day activities of a primarily productive/technical nature.
• High School Diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
• Five (5) or more years heavy highway and civil construction as a Drill Operator.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers; ability to perceive attributes of objects and materials.
• Heavy physical activity performing strenuous day activities of a primarily productive/technical nature.

The employee in this job must be knowledgeable about and follow the company’s safety policies and procedures as described in the company’s safety manual.

Heavy physical activity performing strenuous day activities of a primarily productive/technical nature.

Outdoor exposure to changing weather conditions (rain, sun, snow, wind, etc.).

The work environment/physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; and high and/or precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Webber and its companies are equal opportunity employers. We treat all job applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation and training.