Drilled Shaft Operator

Irby Construction Company has been building infrastructure for the power industry for more than 75 years. Our business values and performance-driven mindset guide our actions. Our approach to work starts with safety, puts people first, seeks to innovate, and promises to perform.

Irby is proud of its inclusive work environment, family-oriented culture, excellent benefits, and clear pathways for career growth. We strive to provide every employee with clear expectations and opportunities for advancement. What’s more, Irby has long long-valued tenure. In fact, many of our executive leaders started with Irby early in their careers and in the field.

When you join our team, you join an established firm, with a culture centered around its people. Teamwork is how we work. There is no other way. Pride is ever-present inside our offices and the bond of brotherhood runs strong among our crews. 

Irby Construction is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quanta Services. That means team Irby gets the benefits of the company culture we’re known for along with the stability and resources of a Fortune 500 organization. (NYSE: PWR). 

Build your career at Irby Construction.

A Drilled Shaft Operator at Irby Construction Company provide experienced drilled pier installation for various foundation projects utilizing different types of mounted rigs for drilled shafts from 16 inches to 120 inches. This job posting is for the state of GA.

• Adheres to all safety regulations and reports any violations to field supervision immediately.
• Attends safety meetings.
• Operates various drilling units and equipment such as skid steer, forklift, front-end loader, backhoe and other miscellaneous equipment safely and effectively.
• Operates all tools required to do each job.
• Maintain equipment and tools to ensure long-lasting use.
• Operates all tools required to do each job.
• Operates drilling unit and equipment, mounted on truck or crawler track, to drill holes for concrete pier and footing foundations.
• Operates excavator mounted rigs.
• Raises and lowers boom to specified angle for drilling. “Make it Safe, Keep it Safe”
• Swings boom, controls hoist drums, raises and lowers drill, hoists drill bit, casing and reinforcement steel into position, and controls rotary table that drives drill into earth.
• Raises drill stem and swings boom to discharge dirt from drill bit.
• Observes type of earth formation penetrated to determine need for lowering casing into hole to seal off water and prevent cave-in of soft formations.
• Mentors and trains other foundation employees.
• Completes and maintains work records, field paperwork and generates reports.
• Supports concrete finishing process when necessary.

Essential Functions

• Must have knowledge of materials, tools, and processes involved with drilled pier foundations.
• Must understand productivity and what drives job success.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to instruct and direct the work of unskilled and semi-skilled employees.
• Ability to perform duties and operation of equipment and tools in strict compliance with OSHA.
• Knowledge of machines and equipment including designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be willing to travel to different work locations.
• Communicate verbally (both speaking and hearing) in potentially noisy environments
• Must speak and understand English at a level appropriate to receive and comprehend specialized safety and training instructions in potentially noisy environments.
• Work in remote, difficult to access locations.
• Must be able to work up to 12-hour days; 7 days per week, if necessary

• 3 Years’ minimum experience in drilled shaft installation
• Experience in Stub Angle, Helical Pile installation preferred
• Must pass background check.
• Must have driving records within company standards.
• Ability to read and understand basic instructions, including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Willing and able to perform physically strenuous work in all weather conditions.
• OSHA 10 ETD preferred.
• First Aid/CPR preferred.
• Commercial Driver License Class A required
• Crane operating and rigging experience preferred
• Mechanical skills with small engine, hydraulic, etc. preferred

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.