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Drill Operator - Per Diem Offered

Prairieville, Louisiana - Posted on April 1, 2026 Published By Alexia Murray

Trillium Construction is now hiring experienced Drillers with a strong background in drilled shaft foundation (vertical drilling) work for long-term, traveling projects throughout the Southeast and Gulf Coast.

This is a high-hour, travel-intensive opportunity ideal for drillers who are comfortable working with heavy equipment and large foundation crews.

Job Duties:

• Perform drilled shaft foundation (vertical drilling) operations
• Operate drill rigs including CZM, IMT, Bayshore, or similar equipment
• Use crane-mounted drilling attachments
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Perform basic mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting
• Safely handle materials weighing 80100 lbs for extended periods
• Work safely around large excavators, dozers, cranes, and heavy machinery
• Follow all jobsite safety policies and procedures

This opportunity requires 95% travel. Projects across Georgia, the Gulf Coast, Texas, and Florida, typically 1012 days on, 13 days home (schedule may vary), 6080 hours per week on average. Pay rates based on experience, starting at $27/hour. All travel time paid, hotels provided + $50/day per diem all 7 days.

Requirements:

• 23+ years of drilling experience, specifically in drilled shaft foundation work
• Experience operating drill rigs such as CZM, IMT, Bayshore, or comparable
• Class A or B CDL, or Louisiana Class D Driver's License
• Valid TWIC card
• Basic mechanical skills
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job
• Must be able to pass pre-employment testing
• Must be able to report to Prairieville, LA for new-hire training and at the start of each project
• Steel-toe boots required to be worn - All other PPE provided at training

Preferred Qualifications:

• Crane Certification (Lattice Boom)
• Forklift or excavation equipment training
• Formal certifications related to drilling or heavy equipment operation

Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for the employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and other leave, if applicable. Trillium's offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

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