Tieback & Micropile Drill Operator

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Keller Foundations, Inc. is a leading drilled foundation, earth retention, and geotechnical specialty contractor with offices located throughout the United States. Keller routinely develops innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions to challenging geotechnical problems for its customers. As the leader in Geotechnical we are constantly looking to expand our team and find personal that are willing to grow within our company.

Keller is actively searching for an experienced drill operator with 2-3 years of experience operating tieback and micropile drills used in the Geotech construction field. Keller is one of the largest geotechnical construction companies in the United States offering competitive wages and opportunities for growth.

Applicant must have documented experience operating drills similar to Klemm, Casagrande, Camachio, Hutte, TEI, and/or Berretta type drills along with OSHA 10hr or greater and Frist Aid & Safety training. Applicant should have experience utilizing these drills for Tie-Back, Micropile, Anchor, Soil Nail, Cement Grouting, and Chemical Grouting applications. Experience with dual rotary drill heads and tooling setups including duplex and down-hole hammers is desired.

More experienced applicants will have two or more years of experience in the safe and efficient operation of skid steers, warehouse and all-terrain forklifts, hydraulic excavators, concrete mixers & pumps, and wheeled front-end loaders, along with basic mechanic skills used to troubleshoot and repair equipment. Applicants will also be expected to perform the following duties and responsibilities:

Operate, inspect and maintain equipment to manufacturers specifications

Rigging, hoisting, and spotting for equipment movement according to written, verbal, and/or signaled instructions

Soil leveling or ground manipulation for the transportation of equipment and materials

Troubleshoot mechanical issues quickly and efficiently with the analytical ability to find solutions to difficult technical problems

Complete all job-related duties as instructed by supervisor

Maintain safe working conditions and adhere to Occupational Health and Safety regulations

Tending and operating cement and concrete mixers, air compressors, generators, pumps and many other types of power equipment may also be required.

In addition to operating heavy equipment, applicants will be expected to perform basic labor tasks. These labor tasks require extensive physical activity including digging ditches and trenches with shovels and picks, backfilling excavations, lubricating and cleaning equipment, organizing construction materials and supplies, cleaning and preparing construction sites to eliminate rubble, debris and any other hazards, along with many other physical tasks required on typical construction sites. Applicant may also be expected to safely operate hand and power tools of all types including jackhammers, drills, saws, grinders, concrete mixers, pneumatic tampers, etc.

Qualified candidates must have or be:

Hands-on experience as Drill Operator in the construction industry

Self-motivated and willing to travel

Ability to work in a team environment with interpersonal communication skills

Ability to perform physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks; to include frequent bending, kneeling and lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs

Comfortable working outdoors in a high-stress environment with extreme weather fluctuations

Ability to work in confined and cluttered spaces

Capable of climbing and keeping balance on uneven areas

Prior OSHA, First Aid, and/or Safety Training preferred

Specific experience in ground improvement, grouting and/or earth retention a plus

Applicants must possess the skills to work safely and efficiently at all times, be drug free, have reliable transportation to and from the jobsite, have valid identification, and must be eligible to work in the United States as verified through E-Verify. Extensive out of state travel at 4-5 weeks at a time is required. Average pay rate is $25-$32/hour - Actual pay rate is based on experience.

While it is preferred, candidates do NOT have to live within the Rocky Mountain Region. All travel expenses will be covered from the candidate’s home of record.

Keller is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified woman, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others to apply.