ADSC-WCC Drill Operators Training Class

Local 3 – Northern California, March 26 – 28, 2015

On day one the class starts out with introductions and a brief overview of what to expect over the next three days. After Peter Faust gives a presentation on the History of Drilled Shafts we split the class in half. One half remains in the classroom, while the other half hits the field.

As an instructor, I can say that we try our hardest to make things as interesting as possible. I believe we achieved this! We create a relaxed atmosphere and encourage active participation. We like to allow the more experienced to help “teach”. Everyone has a voice! During breaks it is very common to have students discussing items from our presentations, which is great to hear.

Students really shine in the field. It is nice to watch the excitement and hunger to learn a new trade. Wayne Broughton and Jason Malcolm keep the class organized and focused on the import hands-on process. The field training is split up into smaller groups and sent to the various drill rigs the ADSC members have brought. Each Drill rig has a knowledgeable instructor and the dirt starts flying! The drill instructors have many years of experience and remember where they started those many years ago.

In the field they are not only learning to drill a hole safely, but also how to drill quality holes. From tooling to concrete installation, everything is covered.

Introduction to slurry and wet hole drilling is also gone over in detail.

At the end of the three-day class, students are excited and thankful to the ADSC Drill Rig Operator School and its trainers.

Submitted by Bobby Perkins – Malcolm Drilling Company

The West Coast Chapter thanks all the companies who donated time, personnel and equipment to make this Drill School successful. Bay Shore Systems, PACO Ventures, Case Pacific Corp. and Malcolm Drilling Company.

Much gratitude to the Operating Engineers Local 3 for their support and partnership in this valuable education session!