Drill Rig Operator
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Key details
- Salary
- $83K–$94K/yr
- Location
- Washington, DC, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Senior
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 5–8 yrs
- Function
- Skilled trades & Manufacturing
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 10h ago
Skills
About the role
Job Title: Drill Rig Operator- Union
Location: Travel throughout DC, MD and VA
Position Type: Full-Time
Skillforce has teamed up with an industry leader in building and infrastructure to find a Drill Rig Operator for projects in the DC/VA/MD area. This is a full-time, direct hire position.
Ready to be part of explosove growth in this companies deep foundations and earth retention operations? Lookng for Foundation Drill Rig Operators for both our large-diameter and small-diameter fleets.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Pay: $40-$45/hour, scaled to verified seat time and machine proficiency.
- Weekly Stipend on top of your hourly pay.
- 100% Union Benefit Security: Full union health, welfare, annuity, and pension credits paid on
your behalf. - Immediate seat time on Soilmec and Comacchio rigs, backed by incoming
deliveries from Bauer (BG 36), Liebherr, and Comacchio (MC 22, MC 28, MC 8D). - Long-term stability and advancement opportunities to transition into lead operator roles and management.
Drill Rig Operator Job Duties:
- Operate heavy equipment to accurately remove and place materials.
- Load and offload debris, rocks, and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Report any injuries, safety concerns, and accidents immediately.
- Follow safety codes at all times.
- Communicate with coworkers to claridy project specifications.
- Aid coworkers in maintaining site cleanliness and organization.
Advise the manager of necessary repairs, upgrades, and replacements.
Drill Rig Operator Requirements:
- Minimum 5+ years of direct, verified seat time operating either:
- Large-Diameter Hydraulic Rotary Rigs: (Soilmec, Bauer, Liebherr) for soldier piles, drilled shafts/caissons, secant walls, and auger cast (CFA) piles.
- Small-Diameter / Multipurpose Rigs: (Comacchio MC series, Klemm, etc.) form micropiles, tieback anchors, soil nails, and rock bolts.
- In depth knowledge of rig alignment, drilling tolerances, tooling wear, and preventative field maintenance.
- Active Union membership in good standing (or eligible for immediate dispatch/transfer).
- Valid driver’s license and dependable daily transportation across the DMV and Baltimore corridor.
- NCCCO Drill Rig Certification (Foundation Drill Rig / Dedicated Drill Rig).
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Construction certification.
- Willingness to take on paid regional/travel assignments as work expands.
Ready to Make a Move?
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