Foundation Driller

Position Summary

The Foundation Driller operates specialized equipment to support foundation construction for utility power infrastructure, including transmission towers, poles, and substations. This role involves ensuring safe, efficient, and precise operation of machinery while adhering to engineering specifications, safety standards, and environmental regulations.

About the Role

This role reports to the Foreman and performs essential functions such as excavation, drilling, and soil stabilization for deep foundations and anchor systems. Essential functions also include following OSHA and company safety protocols, conducting routine inspections and basic maintenance of equipment, reporting mechanical issues, collaborating with the Foreman and crew, assisting with site preparation and material handling, maintaining accurate logs of equipment usage, hours, and maintenance activities, and working for extended periods in various locations, including weekends and holidays.

Essential Functions

• Perform excavation, drilling, and soil stabilization for deep foundations and anchor systems
• Follow OSHA and company safety protocols, including pre-operation checks and safe operating procedures
• Participate in daily safety meetings and report hazards or incidents immediately
• Conduct routine inspections and basic maintenance of equipment (lubrication, fueling, cleaning)
• Report mechanical issues promptly to minimize downtime
• Collaborate with Foreman and crew to ensure proper sequencing of tasks and efficient workflow
• Assist with site preparation and material handling as needed
• Maintain accurate logs of equipment usage, hours, and maintenance activities

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience operating heavy or specialized foundation equipment in construction or utility projects
• Valid driver's license and applicable equipment operator certifications, including a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class A
• Knowledge of soil conditions, drilling techniques, and foundation requirements
• Ability to read and follow site plans and instructions
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs
• Able to work overtime when requested
• Able to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position

Physical Demands

• Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration
• Occasional exposure to extreme conditions at construction job sites
• Work environment and job sites can be loud
• Perform job responsibilities in extreme heat, cold, wet, windy, and storm conditions

Our Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• HSA, dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and medical leave

About Us

Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country and continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, workforce, and equipment to perform any job. As a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation, and exceptional customer service, Pike Electric, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

About The Team

Electric works with utilities across the country to solve their energy infrastructure challenges, including designing new transmission and distribution systems, upgrading and managing the installation of smart meter technologies, and integrating renewable energy sources onto the grid.