Union Operator - Driller

Responsibilities

• Safely operate large diameter drilling equipment on foundation construction projects.
• Perform drilling operations in accordance with project specifications and safety standards.
• Work closely with field crews to complete projects efficiently and accurately.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance.
• Maintain daily records of work performed and installed.
• Maintain a strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in large diameter drilling operations.
• Ability to work safely in heavy civil construction environments.
• Willingness to travel for project assignments throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and ability to work as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with one or more of the following: Drilled Shafts / Caissons, Predrilling for Piling, Secant and Tangent Pile Walls, Augercast Piles.
• Experience operating any of the following drill rigs: CZM, Bauer, IMT.

Benefits

• Hourly wage based on Union scale and individual experience.
• Overtime pay.
• Per Diem.
• Medical / Prescription Drug Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• Pension Plan.
• Additional benefits provided through the collective bargaining agreement.

Schedule & Compensation

• Typical schedule is approximately 40 hours per week, with overtime available based on project demands and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
• This is a union position, and the successful candidate will become a member of the applicable Operating Engineers Local.

Primary Work Location

Based out of the Pittsburgh, PA area. Projects primarily located throughout PA/WV/OH/MD/DC/VA. Project assignments throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

Work Environment

Work is performed outdoors on an active heavy civil construction project. Duties involve physical labor including lifting, bending, climbing, and working around heavy equipment and construction machinery.

Safety

This is a Safety Sensitive Position requiring work on project sites, including federal projects. Project sites contain various safety hazards associated with heavy construction. This position may require working at heights, in confined spaces, around heavy equipment, and under constantly changing circumstances. This position may also entail project site work at night and on weekends on an as needed basis. This position will be subject to more stringent drug testing and compliance policies associated with our status as a Federal Contractor.