The job in short
Drill rig operation in Midwest.
Details
- Found
- 24 d ago · posted 2026-09-14
- Location as listed
- Mentor, OH, US
- Role
- Drill Rig Driller
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Follows all safety rules and regulations.
• Recognizing and correcting safety hazards.
• Operating, maintaining, repairing, and cleaning heavy equipment including Bauer, Liebherr, or similar drill rigs.
• Ensure the proper setup and assembly of the drill rigs during mobilization and demobilization.
• Preforming and documenting daily and weekly inspections(including in the manlift at heights up to 85’).
• Performing routine maintenance and minor repairs on drill rigs.
• Maintaining daily drill logs and equipment inspection forms.
• Informs Superintendent or site mechanic of malfunctioning equipment or equipment related problems.
• Recognizing any conflicts with our work and the work of others being performed on the job site.
• Supporting all field activities as required on project sites.
• Effectively directing the operation of the field personnel assigned to the drill crew.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of heavy machinery operation and capabilities.
• Thorough understanding of different drilling and excavating techniques.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, & electrical aptitude and the ability to identify equipment problems.
• Ability to listen, read, understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Superintendents, Mechanics, and Engineers.
• Ability to work in challenging environments and remote locations.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Minimum of 5 years of experience operating drill rigs and other heavy equipment preferred. Full Displacement (FDP) or Continuous Flight Auger (CFA) drilling is a plus.
Certifications, Licenses, Etc:
Required: OSHA 30, Hand Signaling & Rigging, Manlift, Forklift
Desired: CPR/First Aid, NCCO for Drill Rigs, NCCO for Crawler Cranes, Manufacturer specific Drill Rig certification, Excavation/Trenching, Defensive Driver Training