Drilled Shaft Operator

Quanta Services•Richland, MS

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Irby Construction Company is hiring a Drilled Shaft Operator for work in Georgia. The role installs drilled piers for foundation projects using different types of mounted rigs, drilling shafts from 16 to 120 inches. The operator works with drilling units and related equipment, follows safety requirements, maintains tools and equipment, and may support concrete finishing. The position also includes mentoring and training other foundation employees and completing field paperwork and reports. Work may take place in remote, difficult-to-access locations and requires travel to different work locations. The operator must be able to work up to 12-hour days, seven days per week, if necessary, and perform strenuous work in all weather conditions. Irby Construction is a wholly owned subsidiary of Quanta Services. The company describes its culture as safety-focused, inclusive, family-oriented, and centered on teamwork, employee development, and career growth.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in drilled shaft installation.
Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A required.
Pass a background check and meet company driving-record standards.
Read and understand basic instructions, including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to maintain accurate records and understand materials, tools, and processes involved in drilled pier foundations.
Ability to understand productivity and factors that drive job success.
Ability to operate equipment and tools in compliance with OSHA requirements.
Knowledge of machines and equipment, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Ability to instruct and direct the work of unskilled and semi-skilled employees.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Willingness to travel to different work locations and work in remote, difficult-to-access locations.
Ability to communicate verbally and hear in potentially noisy environments, and understand English well enough to receive specialized safety and training instructions.
Willingness and ability to perform physically strenuous work in all weather conditions.
Ability to work up to 12-hour days, seven days per week, if necessary.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Stub Angle installation.
Experience in Helical Pile installation.
OSHA 10 ETD certification.
First Aid/CPR certification.
Crane operating and rigging experience.
Mechanical skills with small engines, hydraulics, and related equipment.

Responsibilities

Follow safety regulations, report violations to field supervision, and attend safety meetings.
Safely and effectively operate drilling units and equipment, including skid steers, forklifts, front-end loaders, backhoes, excavators, and mounted rigs.
Operate truck- or crawler-mounted drilling units to drill holes for concrete pier and footing foundations.
Operate tools required for each job and maintain tools and equipment.
Position and operate the boom, hoist drums, drill, drill bit, casing, reinforcement steel, and rotary table during drilling.
Observe earth formations and determine when casing is needed to seal off water or prevent cave-ins.
Mentor and train other foundation employees.
Complete and maintain work records and field paperwork, and generate reports.
Support concrete finishing when necessary.
Instruct and direct unskilled and semi-skilled employees as needed.