Driller - Project Based

About the role

Operates Nicholson owned or rented equipment to perform geotechnical work, while meeting all Nicholson and OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct the operation of the crew assigned to his equipment
• Ensure that all Nicholson and OSHA safety regulations are followed and enforced; responsible for safety on site
• Ensure that all Nicholson quality standards are met
• Responsible for the maintenance and documentation of the equipment operated
• Inform Superintendent or site mechanic of malfunctioning equipment or equipment related problems
• Attend safety meetings
• Responsible for maintaining daily drill logs and equipment inspection forms
• Ensure that the work performed is built to the plans, specifications and the level of quality expected of Nicholson

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to thoroughly follow directions given by supervisors to complete assigned tasks
• Ability to work as part of a crew
• Ability to focus on daily and weekly goals for the project
• Knowledge of applicable OSHA and Nicholson safety rules
• OSHA 10-hour Training Certification
• Forklift and Crane Certifications
• First Aid/CPR Training
• Minimum of 3 years of construction experience, 2 years of which must have been as a drill rig or crane equipment operator; Crane Operators must provide current certifications

Skills

• Proven ability to operate construction equipment
• Thorough understanding of different drilling and excavating techniques utilized by Nicholson
• Understands equipment operating systems and instrumentation (mechanical and hydraulic)

Requirements

• Reaching high and low, stooping, and bending continually
• Lifting/carrying/moving up to 100 pounds continually
• Able to travel per the Nicholson travel policy
• Requires a high degree of concentration in a busy and noisy construction environment
• Requires working in all types of weather
• Converse effectively using both verbal and written communication
• Make decisions and assume accountability
• Concentrate on tasks
• Demonstrate ability to manage stress and emotions as related to the workplace
• Attention to detail
• Identify and resolve conflict
• Assess safety and risk

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program