Driller in Mentor, Ohio at DGI - Menard INC

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Followsallsafety rules and regulations.
• Recognizing and correcting safety hazards.
• Operating,maintaining, repairing, and cleaning heavy equipment includingBauer,Liebherr, orsimilardrill rigs. 
• Ensure the proper setup and assembly of the drill rigs during mobilization and demobilization.
• Preforming and documenting daily and weekly inspections(including inthe 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 withour work and the work of othersbeing performed on the job site. 
• Supporting all field activities as requiredonproject sites. 
• Effectively directing the operation of thefield 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. 
• Strongmechanical, hydraulic, & electricalaptitudeand the ability toidentifyequipment problems.
• Ability to listen,read,understandand follow instructions. 
• Ability to communicate effectively withSuperintendents, 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