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Civil/Geotechnical Driller

Harrison Western
Denver, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $25.00 - $33.00 / per hour

Harrison Western was founded in 1968 and has provided superior design and construction services to the mining, and tunneling industries for over 50 years, as well as providing geotechnical and other unique services to civil projects. Additionally, Underground Infrastructure Technologies, LLC (UIT), a division of Harrison Western, is a full-service utility contractor specializing in trenchless technologies. UIT performs wet and dry utility installations utilizing both trenchless technologies and open cut excavation to complete projects, large or small in multiple geographic markets. Headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado, we have completed over $2 billion in mining and construction development projects that range geographically from the Artic to the Andes.

We are seeking an experienced Civil / Geotechnical Driller for projects throughout the nation. The Civil / Geotechnical Driller operates one or several types of power construction equipment to accomplish construction tasks. The Driller may repair and maintain equipment in addition to other duties. They perform geotechnical techniques including soil nail, Shotcrete, Beam and Lagging, Tieback Anchors, Micropiles and / or specialty grouting installation correctly to ensure the job is performed correctly, safely and on time. Qualified candidates will have experience with truck and track mounted drill rigs, anchor drilling rigs, anchors, tiebacks, piles, and grouting systems, etc.

Responsibilities :

  • Operates, maneuvers or navigates mechanized equipment including hydraulic foundation and geotechnical drilling rigs
  • Maintains daily drill logs and equipment inspection forms
  • Keeps the drill area safe
  • Rigging, hoisting and spotting for equipment movement according to written, verbal and / or signaled instructions
  • Performs necessary pre-operation activities including inspection to ensure proper equipment startup and operation on multiple pieces of equipment
  • Inspects and maintains equipment to manufacturers specifications, troubleshoots mechanical issues
  • Ensures regulated and proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn
  • Follows all health and safety policy and regulations including company policies, OSHA etc.
  • Loads and moves dirt, rocks, equipment or other materials with various pieces of equipment
  • Operates equipment to demolish or remove debris
  • Takes actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment or other workers
  • Coordinates machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members
  • Locates underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work
  • When not operating equipment, works with and assists crew in completing assigned task, including, but not limited to, general labor

Qualifications :

  • 3 or more years of construction experience required
  • 2 or more years of Geotechnical / Civil drilling experience required
  • Experience with different drilling techniques including hollow-bar, open hole, auger, down-hole-hammer and duplex
  • Ability to read blueprints and / or layout drawings
  • Ability to travel extensively to different jobsites in the United States
  • Compensation and Benefits :

  • Compensation $25.00 - $33.00 per hour DOE
  • 3 Medical plans to choose from
  • Vision and Dental Plans
  • 8 paid holidays
  • 401k with Company match that is immediately vested
  • It is the policy of Harrison Western not to discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, physical condition, developmental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information or national origin. This policy shall include, but not be limited to, the following : recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, selection for training including apprenticeship, layoff and termination. We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We especially encourage veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the HR department athr@harwest.com.

    Salary : $25 - $33

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