Webber - Drill Rig Operator - Heavy Civil Geotechnical at X0 Webber, LLC — New Braunfels, TX

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• Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
• Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
• Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
• Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
• Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.

Job Description

Supervisor: Geotechnical Construction Manager

Must be willing and able to travel out-of-town and -state as needed for work.

Job Description: A drill operator's day-to-day responsibilities include performing daily checklists to ensure all well control equipment is fully functional and up to date. They set up and operate gun drilling equipment, making necessary corrections to keep production running in spec. They also load reels of fiber optic cable on flex track 150 plow cable six feet deep. Drill operators use hand tools and power tools to drill holes into materials depending on their types. They cross-train in other departments to broaden their skills, like PCB engineering. They read diagrams and drill holes into wood at specific locations and depths. They also regulate air pressure, rotary speed, and downward pressure, according to the type of rock or concrete being drilled. They perform equipment maintenance in shop/yard locations and install inclinometers for ground movement and take soil samples. They monitor customer specifications to ensure all requirements are met. They also replace spindles and run accuracy checks.

Licenses and Certifications: Texas Driver’s License with proper endorsements, depending on assignment.

• Observe all OSHA regulations.
• Work in shop and run hot shots as needed.
• Operate numerous types of drilling equipment including truck, track and ATV mount drills.
• Operate heavy equipment, including motor graders, heavy loaders, carryalls, bulldozers, backhoes.
• Perform geotechnical and environmental drilling with HSA, air and mud rotary, and direct push equipment.
• Operate excavator and backhoe to expose and excavate (bell-hole) high pressure lines for tie-ins, crossings and boring.
• Operate a backhoe for foundations, curb and gutter, sidewalks, entrances and other projects pertaining to the job layout.
• Signal and verbally direct workers engage in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and materials.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate in English via verbal and written communications.
• Mathematical proficiency as it relates to basic geometry, algebra, and mathematics.
• Move throughout a construction jobsite which includes minor obstacles including climbing ladders and inclines, operating heavy equipment, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Heavy physical activity performing strenuous day activities of a primarily productive/technical nature.

Education: High School Diploma or GED is preferred but not required.

Experience: five (5) or more years heavy highway and civil construction as a Drill Operator.

Pre-Employment Screening:

• ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THE UNITED STATES: Webber participates in E-Verify. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States of America to qualify for employment with the Company.
• APPLICATION REVIEW AND INTERVIEWS: Candidates whose applications are identified will be contacted by the hiring manager to participate in the interview process.
• DRUG TEST: Candidates who are identified and selected for a position are required to complete and pass a drug screen to be considered for employment with Webber.
• PHYSICAL: Candidates who are identified and selected for a field position are required to complete and pass a medical exam to ensure physical and/or mental capacity to complete the tasks required by the job.
• BACKGROUND CHECK: Some positions require completion of a background check, which may include Employment History Verification, County and Federal Searches for felonies and misdemeanors, SSN Address Trace, and/or National Criminal/Sex and Violent Offender Search.
• CONFIDENTIALITY: All information gathered from the candidate for the purpose of pre-employment screening and other Company-related documents are confidential. Webber does not provide copies or access to this information unless required by law.

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