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Webber - Drill Rig Operator - Heavy Civil (Geotech)

Webber, a Ferrovial company · McKinney, TX · 3 wk ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time

About the role

Webber, part of Ferrovial Construction, is a leading construction company specializing in heavy civil, waterworks, energy, and infrastructure management. Based in Houston, Texas, Webber operates in the United States and Canada, offering a variety of project models including traditional design bid build, design build, alternative delivery models, and public-private partnerships (P3).

Responsibilities

  • Perform daily checklists to ensure all well control equipment is fully functional and up to date.
  • Set up and operate gun drilling equipment, making necessary corrections to keep production running in spec.
  • Load reels of fiber optic cable on flex track 150 plow cable six feet deep.
  • Drill holes into materials using hand tools and power tools, depending on the type of rock or concrete being drilled.
  • Cross-train in other departments to broaden skills, such as PCB engineering.
  • Read diagrams and drill holes into wood at specific locations and depths.
  • Regulate air pressure, rotary speed, and downward pressure according to the type of rock or concrete being drilled.
  • Perform equipment maintenance in shop/yard locations and install inclinometers for ground movement and take soil samples.
  • Maintain customer specifications to ensure all requirements are met.
  • Replace spindles and run accuracy checks.

Requirements

  • Willingness and ability to travel out-of-town and -state as needed for work.
  • Ability to communicate in English via verbal and written communications.
  • Mathematical proficiency related to basic geometry, algebra, and mathematics.
  • Physical ability to move throughout a construction jobsite, including minor obstacles, climbing ladders, operating heavy equipment, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
  • Heavy physical activity performing strenuous day activities of a primarily productive/technical nature.

Licenses and Certifications

  • Texas Driver’s License with proper endorsements, depending on assignment.

Physical Activity Level

Heavy physical activity performing strenuous day activities of a primarily productive/technical nature.

Education

A High School Diploma or GED is preferred but not required.

Experience

Five (5) or more years heavy highway and civil construction as a Drill Operator.

Pre-Employment Screening

  • Eligibility for employment in the United States.
  • E-Verify participation.
  • Drug test.
  • Medical exam.
  • Background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We treat all job applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.

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