Driller

Company: West Coast Shoring Inc.

NOC Code: 73111

Experience Level: Minimum 1 Year experience specifically in shoring industry

Union Affiliation: CLAC Local 68

Location of Work:

Various job sites across the Lower Mainland, BC

Office Location: 5530 Forest St, Burnaby, BC V5G 3X3

Position Type: Full-Time, Unionized 3- Year Contract |

Base Hourly Rate: $39.08 / hour

Job Summary

West Coast Shoring Inc. is seeking a Shoring Drill Rig Operator (NOC 73111) to join our shoring and excavation wall support team across various project sites in the Lower Mainland. In this unionized role, you will perform shoring drilling operations, install ground support systems, and maintain jobsite safety.

Key Duties

- Soldier Pile Drilling: Drill vertical holes for soldier piles to support excavation walls and prevent soil collapse.
- Tieback Anchor Drilling: Drill angled holes into the ground so tieback anchors can be installed to stabilize shoring walls.
- Soil Nail Drilling: Create holes for steel reinforcement used to stabilize soil and excavation slopes.
- Drilling Equipment Operation: Operate hydraulic drill rigs, rotary drills, and other specialized shoring equipment.
- Steel Casing Installation: Install steel casing when necessary to prevent drilled holes from collapsing in unstable ground.
- Grout Crew Coordination: Work closely with crews installing anchors, reinforcing steel, and grout.
- Equipment Inspection & Maintenance: Inspect drilling equipment daily, change drill bits,



and perform routine field maintenance.
- Shoring Site Safety: Identify underground utilities, monitor ground conditions, and follow strict excavation safety procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience specifically in shoring operations, drill rig operation, or foundation excavation support.

Skills: Working knowledge of shoring techniques, ground stability, and excavation safety procedures.

Union Commitment: Dependable work ethic, team focus, and strict adherence to union workplace safety standards.

- High School Diploma
- Drug Test
- Union Wages & CLAC Benefits Package

Vacation & Statutory Holiday Pay: Paid per collective agreement standards.

CLAC Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer-paid group insurance including extended health, dental, prescription drug coverage, vision, life insurance, and AD&D; coverage.

Retirement Savings: Participation in the CLAC Group Retirement Plan / RRSP.

Additional Perks: Comprehensive safety training, union representation, and employee assistance programs.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume by email:

Email: [email protected]

Office Address: West Coast Shoring Inc.
5530 Forest Street, Burnaby, BC V5G 3X3

Please note: No phone calls. We will contact candidates selected for an interview, thank you.

Pay: $39.08 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Advantages:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- RRSP match

Work Location: In person

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