Rig Operator jobs in Kentucky

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Phillips & Jordan, Inc. (P&J), a Phillips Infrastructure Holdings, Inc. company, is a certified woman-owned, heavy civil and power infrastructure contractor established in 1952. We build, maintain, and modernize resilient critical infrastructure that matters across the country in five key markets: Water, Mining, Industrial & Commercial, Power (Transmission & Distribution, Renewables, and Generation), and Disaster Response. As a People First company, we prioritize our team, the environment, and our communities throughout our organization, and our Core Values of Integrity, Safety, Quality, and Production guide our daily business practices.

The projects we pursue support critical initiatives in water management and restoration, energy transition, infrastructure resiliency, and extreme weather sectors. Addressing these drivers provides tangible, lasting value and lays the groundwork for stronger, more resilient communities, which is our primary goal as we strive to lead infrastructure development through innovation and flawless execution.

Join the P&J team today and become a valued member of our company.

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Summary: 

This position is responsible for operating a Oruga/Beck l, CZM, IMTor similar drill rigs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• • Learn and follow safety regulations
  • Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects
  • Locate underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work
  • Monitor operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met
  • Coordinate machine actions with other activities, position or move loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members
  •  Perform preventative maintenance as required to ensure safe and continual service of crane.
• Supervise oiling of the drill rig.
• Responsible for own and rigger’s compliance with company policy, safety guidelines and procedures that pertain to the drill operator’s job.
• Remains in continual voice (radio), hand, and or communication with rigger/groundsman while operating the drill.
• Responsible for creating an environment fostering open communications concerning safety issues.
• Participates in safety meetings and other rigger safety programs.
• Operates drill to hoist materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner. 

Requirements:

• Follow safety regulations
  • Follow instructions and meet set standards
  • Judge distances and slopes accurately
  • Make decisions based on verifiable standards
  • Must be able to stoop, bend, and crouch and use hands, arms, and legs fully
  • Must have good vision and hearing (either naturally or with correction)
  
  • Work dusty or dirty surroundings
  • Pass construction equipment operator qualification testing/observation

Education and Experience: 

• High School Diploma preferred
  • Five years verifiable and relevant experience