Drill Rig Operator – Heavy Civil Geotechnical

Ferrovial

Drill Rig Operator at Webber utilizing heavy equipment for geotechnical drilling and construction projects. Responsibilities include equipment operation, maintenance, and adherence to safety regulations.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeNew Braunfels • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating and maintaining well control and drilling equipment, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and safety standards. Proficient in performing physical tasks related to drilling operations, including equipment setup, maintenance, and cross-training in related technical fields.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Well Control Equipment OperationGun Drilling Equipment SetupMathematical ProficiencyEquipment MaintenanceFiber Optic Cable Installation

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Hard Skills

Drilling TechniquesEquipment MaintenanceMathematicsDiagram ReadingSoil SamplingPressure RegulationHand Tool OperationPower Tool OperationCross-TrainingProduction Monitoring

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Gun Drilling EquipmentHand ToolsPower ToolsInclinometers

Industry Keywords

ConstructionWell ControlDrilling OperationsFiber Optic CableHeavy Equipment Operation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform daily checklists to ensure all well control equipment is fully functional and up to date
Set up and operate gun drilling equipment, making necessary corrections to keep production running in spec
Load reels of fiber optic cable on flex track 150 plow cable six feet deep
Use hand tools and power tools to drill holes into materials depending on their types
Cross-train in other departments to broaden skills, like PCB engineering
Read diagrams and drill holes into wood at specific locations and depths
Regulate air pressure, rotary speed, and downward pressure, according to the type of rock or concrete being drilled
Perform equipment maintenance in shop/yard locations and install inclinometers for ground movement and take soil samples
Monitor customer specifications to ensure all requirements are met
Replace spindles and run accuracy checks.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be willing and able to travel out-of-town and -state as needed for work
Ability to communicate in English via verbal and written communications
Mathematical proficiency as it relates to basic geometry, algebra, and mathematics
Move throughout a construction jobsite which includes minor obstacles including climbing ladders and inclines, operating heavy equipment, and lifting up to 50 pounds
Heavy physical activity performing strenuous day activities of a primarily productive/technical nature

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication
Initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health