Drill Rig Operator (Foundation Drilling) (Travel Required)

Phillips & Jordan, Inc. (P&J), a Phillips Infrastructure Holdings, Inc. company, is a certified woman-owned, heavy civil and power infrastructure contractor established in 1952. P&J is a proven innovator, a proven leader, and a proven solution in the industry. We have built a reputation for taking on some of the most challenging, difficult projects and successfully completing them on, or even ahead of schedule. P&J employs a top-notch workforce, and we are always in need of new employees who are dependable professionals with experience in the construction industry. We are seeking safety conscious individuals who have a positive, can-do attitude, work well with others, and want to advance their careers.

Join the P&J team today and become a valued member of our company.

Summary: 

This position is responsible for operating a Oruga/Beck l, CZM, IMTor similar drill rigs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Learn and follow safety regulations
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
• Locate underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work
• Monitor operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, position or move loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members
• Perform preventative maintenance as required to ensure safe and continual service of crane.
• Supervise oiling of the drill rig.
• Responsible for own and rigger’s compliance with company policy, safety guidelines and procedures that pertain to the drill operator’s job.
• Remains in continual voice (radio), hand, and or communication with rigger/groundsman while operating the drill.
• Responsible for creating an environment fostering open communications concerning safety issues.
• Participates in safety meetings and other rigger safety programs.
• Operates drill to hoist materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner. 

Requirements:

• Follow safety regulations
• Follow instructions and meet set standards
• Judge distances and slopes accurately
• Make decisions based on verifiable standards
• Must be able to stoop, bend, and crouch and use hands, arms, and legs fully
• Must have good vision and hearing (either naturally or with correction)
• Work dusty or dirty surroundings
• Pass construction equipment operator qualification testing/observation
• CDL not required but preferred.

Education and Experience: 

• High School Diploma preferred
• Five years verifiable and relevant experience