Drill Rig Operator

Drill Rig Operator D Clark Electric Inc Saint Petersburg, FL Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications CDL B Outdoor work Heavy equipment operation Mid-level Construction machinery maintenance Industrial equipment repair Technical skills instruction Clean workspace maintenance Hand tools 2 years Mechanical systems repair Full Job Description Apex Utility Structures is looking for a full-time rubber tire Drill Rig Operator (Freight liner/ Digger Derrick) with at least 2 years of experience. This position will setup, operate, and maintain equipment in good working condition following all safety and occupational standards. A Class B CDL is required for this position.

Responsibilities:

Train construction or extraction crews on proper procedures to ensure drills are used safely and effectively Install and operate drilling equipment, including moving throttles and levers to control the speed of rotary tables, observing the pressure gauge and regulating tool pressure at the bottoms of boreholes Determine depths of boreholes by counting sections of drill rod Control gasoline, diesel, electric or steam draw works by pushing brake pedals and levers to lower and raise casings and drill pipes on and out of wells Connect drill pipe sections by using hand tools and powered tongs and wrenches Adjust and maintain machinery for proper performance, including changing drill bits; repairing or replacing defective parts; and cleaning and oiling pulleys, cables and blocks. Maintain cleanliness of equipment and job site. Complete all necessary documentation.

Requirements:

At least two years of experience as a Drill Rig Operator Work outdoors under various weather conditions Install and operate drilling and construction equipment Good control precision, manual dexterity and arm-hand steadiness Ability to lift 20 pounds Must have at least a Class B CDL