What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foundation Driller position at Pike Corporation?
Position Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Foundation Driller is responsible for operating specialized equipment to support foundation construction for utility power infrastructure, including transmission towers, poles, and substations. This role ensures safe, efficient, and precise operation of machinery while adhering to engineering specifications, safety standards, and environmental regulations. You will report to the Foreman.
Essential Functions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the responsibilities of this job, you will be required to talk, listen and use hand signals to communicate. The job frequently requires you to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle objects, operate tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.
Work Environment
While performing the responsibilities of this job, you are frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. You are occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. You will perform job responsibilities in extreme heat, cold, wet, windy, and storm conditions.
Our Benefits
About Us
Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, workforce and equipment to perform any job.
"Essential" is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.
Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.
Pike Electric, LLC, is an equal opportunity employer.
About The Team
Electric
We work with utilities across the country to solve our nation’s energy infrastructure challenges, from designing new transmission and distribution systems, upgrading and managing installation of the latest smart meter technologies, and integrating renewable energy sources onto the grid.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Foundation Driller is responsible for operating specialized equipment to support foundation construction for utility power infrastructure, including transmission towers, poles, and substations. This role ensures safe, efficient, and precise operation of machinery while adhering to engineering specifications, safety standards, and environmental regulations. You will report to the Foreman.
Essential Functions
- Perform excavation, drilling, and soil stabilization for deep foundations and anchor systems
- Follow OSHA and company safety protocols, including pre-operation checks and safe operating procedures
- Participate in daily safety meetings and report hazards or incidents immediately
- Conduct routine inspections and basic maintenance of equipment (lubrication, fueling, cleaning)
- Report mechanical issues promptly to minimize downtime.
- Collaborate with Foreman and crew to ensure proper sequencing of tasks and efficient workflow
- Assist with site preparation and material handling as needed
- Maintain accurate logs of equipment usage, hours, and maintenance activities
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2 years of experience operating heavy or specialized foundation equipment in construction or utility projects
- Valid driver's license and applicable equipment operator certifications and must have a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) – Class A
- Knowledge of soil conditions, drilling techniques, and foundation requirements
- Ability to read and follow site plans and instructions
- Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
- Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required
- Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs
- Willing to work overtime when requested
- Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the responsibilities of this job, you will be required to talk, listen and use hand signals to communicate. The job frequently requires you to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle objects, operate tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.
Work Environment
While performing the responsibilities of this job, you are frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. You are occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. You will perform job responsibilities in extreme heat, cold, wet, windy, and storm conditions.
Our Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- HSA, dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) with company match
- Life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and medical leave
About Us
Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, workforce and equipment to perform any job.
"Essential" is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.
Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.
Pike Electric, LLC, is an equal opportunity employer.
About The Team
Electric
We work with utilities across the country to solve our nation’s energy infrastructure challenges, from designing new transmission and distribution systems, upgrading and managing installation of the latest smart meter technologies, and integrating renewable energy sources onto the grid.