Schnabel is looking for an operating engineer to assist with the building of specialty underground structures. Our goal is to find a Geotechnical Drill Operator or Equipment Operator with experience in the safe operation of tieback and micropile drills (Klemm, Comacchio, Hutte) related to geotechnical construction. Heavy preference to those that can operate vertical drill rigs (Bauer / Liebherr).

Schnabel was founded in 1959 in Washington DC and has grown to become one of the nation’s top geostructural contractors. We are family owned and operated with a focus on safety, quality of work, and growth. With a national footprint it’s sometimes difficult to maintain the small company feel, but we’ve been successful in preserving that part of our culture. Our field employees are the foundation of our success and are celebrated regularly.

As a driller you will work with your project manager and field supervisor to install tieback anchors, soldier beams, micropiles, and more.

Job Responsibilities

• Be responsible for safe and proper operation or drill rigs and associated equipment
• Follow all of Schnabel’s safety regulations 
• Complete inspection and maintenance logs, and documentation as required
• Clean drill rigs, trucks, and equipment
• Work closely with site leadership to ensure that scope of work is being met within a timely schedule
• Manage your scope of work appropriately to minimize job cost
• Always wear appropriate PPE as assigned by job site supervisor
• Travel with crews within a regional area

Qualifications

• Proven ability to operate mentioned equipment proficiently and safely
• Minimum of 2 years of documented experience operating drill rigs proficiently
• High level of focus in a construction environment that is very busy and noisy
• Current certification for vertical and/or tieback drill rig or willing to obtain certification
• Ability to lift and carry 80 pounds of materials over rough terrain
• Regional travel and the ability to stay out of town frequently
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Driver’s license and a safe driving record – preferably with CDL

Pay will be based on local union wage scales.

Benefits

Schnabel is a union contractor and as such, your benefits are made available based on your union affiliation. Through hard work and reliability there will be opportunities to advance within the company.

Schnabel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws. We are an E-Verify employer.