Air-Track Drill Operator Multiple Jobsites in Alaska
Pay Range: $40 - $60 per hour
Why choose us?
Our founding company was built more than 50 years ago and has a legacy of welcoming new employees with our commitment to provide the best place to work by inspiring flexibility for you to do your best work enjoying an adventurous and dynamic culture.
What does STG Inc do?
All our work is guided by our mission to support the sustainable development of rural Alaska through delivering superior construction services and management by providing the highest levels of professionalism, innovation, safety standards, and quality craftsmanship giving you a meaningful career.
We have professional project management and logistics staff as well as highly skilled field personnel capable of performing all aspects of our projects. Our team plans, conducts all logistics, executes, and manages heavy industry construction projects across the state, supporting development in some of the most environmentally and logistically complex locations in the world. Some of our notable work, including wind energy installation, communication tower installation, diesel generation upgrades and community bulk fuel system upgrades have provided even the most remote communities with essential services.
What can you expect?
As the Air-Track Drill Operator, you must be highly skilled in drilling and/or blasting operations and perform general construction duties as part of the STG construction crew in extreme Alaskan conditions. You will perform trade for long hours, day after day, often in adverse conditions, to complete the project at hand. You will closely with a variety of other trades and are expected to take direction from the Project Foreman or other members of the Project Management team but also expected to take initiative and always keep busy with productive work while on the jobsite.
How will you do it?
Drill or bore holes in rock for blasting, grouting, anchoring, or building foundations.Select and attach drill bits and drill rods, adding more rods as hole depths increase, and changing drill bits and rods as needed.Perform routine maintenance and upgrade work on machines and equipment, such as replacing parts, building up drill bits and lubricating machinery.Operate controls to stabilize machines and to position and align drills.Regulate air pressure, rotary speed, water injection, and downward pressure, according to soil, rock or concrete being drilled.Accurately locate and maintain plumb or battered hole angles and straightness depending on application.Collaring holes/ mudding down-hole cracks to maintain loadable/groutable hole conditions.Operate machines to flush earth cuttings or to blow dust from holes.Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.Perform physical labor that requires considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body.NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsibility to report any incident, situation or activity that may affect the companys ability to operate safely, ethically, and profitably to company Risk Manager.Application of a versatile construction skill set to assist other trades to meet project needs.Act as a team lead and mentor less experienced laborers.Proficiency with hand and power tools.Cooking and cleaning as necessary in the field quarters.Submitting all necessary paperwork to Project Management and Accounting in a timely manner.Keeping any required certifications up to date by law or company policy.Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.Perform other duties as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Abilities you must have to be successful:
All around knowledge of materials, terms, and practices in construction fieldKnowledge of and proficiency ith air drills, compressors, and other hand and power tools, including ability to maintain and operate them.Skill in organizing resources, establishing priorities, meeting deadlines and general time management.Ability to work in a team environment, take direction from supervisor(s), high degree of attention to details, follow work rules, and adhere to project schedule.Ability to work productively under pressure.Strong self-motivation and work ethic; ability to work with or without direct supervision.Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, regulations, instruction manuals, blueprints, and specifications.Ability to work as a team player with co-workers in a respectful and supportive manner as well as independently.Ability to properly wear PPE and abide by company and project-specific safety policies.Ability to live and work with co-workers in close quarters and keep good morale.Ability to participate in group meetings.Who is STG Inc. looking for?
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent required.Prior work experience in construction industry, specifically with drilling and/or blasting operations in rural arctic environments.Valid state drivers license and qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of STGs Driving Policy.Ability to travel to remote places for work related purposes (up to 100% of time) and work a flexible schedule is required.Ability to pass a background screening drug testing.Preferred Qualifications:
State of Alaska Certificate of Fitness as an Explosives Handler preferred.Knowledge of remote Alaska logistics and construction practices strongly preferred.Prior experience in Alaskas rural construction industry is preferred.More reasons you will love working with STG Inc.:
Competitive wages and bonus programs - We believe in developing our employees to progressively advance in their careers. We achieve this by providing you with annual performance reviews with recommendations on training to achieve your goals.Mentorship Program designed for employees to formalize a working relationship between seasoned professionals and young professionals to develop specific areas of knowledge to grow their careers within the family of companies.Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums.Dental and Vision Insurance.FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.Company paid Life Insurance, ADandD.Voluntary paid Life Insurance and ADandD as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, Short-term Disability, and Whole Life Insurance.Ten (10) paid holidays. *When regularly scheduled to work that day.401k match at 50% up to 6% of your contribution.*Benefits may vary based on status of position and subject to associated plan eligibility provisions, or company handbook. For questions, please email the Human Resources Department at [[email protected]]{rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"}
How do you apply?
Please visit our careers page at www.calistabrice.com{rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"} and select STG Inc. under the company tab.
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