Drill Rig Operator at D Clark Electric Inc – St. Petersburg, Florida

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