Job Description
Description
We are looking for an experienced Geostructural Driller to join our specialty construction team. In this role, you will operate specialized drilling equipment on micropile, soil nail wall, tieback anchor, rock anchor, and grouting projects.
The ideal candidate brings strong equipment knowledge, sound judgment in changing soil and rock conditions, and a leadership mindset that supports a safe, productive crew. This role is part of a regional geostructural team that works in North and South Carolina and parts of Georgia and Virginia. The projects are highly specialized and require employees who are comfortable with frequent travel, changing job site conditions, and technically demanding work.
The ideal candidate brings strong equipment knowledge, sound judgment in changing soil and rock conditions, and a leadership mindset that supports a safe, productive crew. This role is part of a regional geostructural team that works in North and South Carolina and parts of Georgia and Virginia. The projects are highly specialized and require employees who are comfortable with frequent travel, changing job site conditions, and technically demanding work.
Key Responsibilities
- Work safely and comply with all company, client, and site-specific policies and procedures.
- Assist in selecting the appropriate drill rig and tooling, including Comacchio, Casagrande, TEI, or similar equipment, based on project requirements and observed soil or rock conditions.
- Conduct pre-operational checks on drilling equipment to confirm proper function before use.
- Set up, stabilize, position, and align drill rigs at planned boring locations.
- Regulate air pressure, rotary speed, feed pressure, and drilling methods based on ground conditions and project specifications.
- Verify boring locations, depths, and alignments throughout drilling operations.
- Monitor drilling operations by checking gauges, listening to equipment, and adjusting methods as ground conditions change.
- Start, stop, and adjust drilling speed for casing installation as required by job specifications or site conditions.
- Select, attach, and change drill bits and tooling as needed.
- Drill in a variety of soil and rock conditions for shoring, earth retention, foundation support, and heavy civil work.
- Perform routine maintenance, including cleaning, lubrication, minor part replacement, and general equipment care.
- Complete required paperwork, reports, drilling logs, and other project documentation accurately and on time.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Minimum of 2 years of experience operating tieback, micropile, or similar specialty drilling equipment.
- Hands-on drill operator experience in geostructural, geotechnical, heavy civil, or specialty foundation construction.
- Working knowledge of equipment, materials, and supplies used in heavy construction work.
- Ability to understand, follow, and communicate written and verbal instructions.
- Valid driver's license that can be maintained in good standing.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401K with company match
- PTO, holidays, and paid winter shutdown
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Roxboro, North Carolina |
| Industry | Automotive and Parts Mfg |
| Company Size | 2,500 to 4,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1952 |
| Website | http://www.morgancorp.com/careers |
About Company
Morgan Corporation is the largest manufacturer of medium duty freight and refrigerated van and truck bodies in North America. Founded in 1952, as a small welding shop in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, on the site where Conestoga wagons were manufactured through the late 1800s, we have experienced tremendous growth and continue to look for additional expansion opportunities around the world. With a total of eleven manufacturing and five service facilities strategically located across the U.S. and Canada, Morgan is able to provide the quality, service, and prompt delivery our customers expect.
A subsidiary of J.B. Poindexter, a privately held diversified manufacturing company, Morgan Corporation offers a vast variety of career opportunities, internally as well as within the J.B. Poindexter family of companies. We offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability plans, 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and more. We pride ourselves in team member development, performance, recognition, and a culture of diversity and respect. Whether you are taking the next step of your career or just beginning, joining Morgan’s winning team means being part of a great home away from home. You will be challenged. You will be proud.
Skills
- Boringunmatched
- Constructionunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Drillingunmatched
- Drilling Equipmentunmatched
- Driver's Licenseunmatched
- Equipment Replacementunmatched
- Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Machine Toolunmatched
- Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Willing to Travelunmatched
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