Episode 1 of Six Figures, No Suits takes us literally into the heart of Alabama where Russo Corp is busy working on a drilled shaft project to make the foundations for a new condo.
These drilled shafts are the same type that hold up the Brooklyn Bridge. But, back in 1869 they had to dig these shafts by hand. That’s one of the reasons why it took them 14 years to open the Brooklyn Bridge. Now, Russo Corp can drill multiple shafts in one shift, and some can be completed in 5 to 10 minutes!
Watch as Dennis explains the way drilled shafts hold up buildings, and find out why 54 elephants and 20 buses are so important to the project. Check out the 4 foot wide auger using over 100,000 ft lbs of torque (your pickup truck has maybe 300 to 400 ft lbs!) drilling shafts up to 200 feet deep.
There is no question that this fraternity of brothers on this worksite love their jobs as they encourage others to consider a career in shaft drilling. Good pay. Great employer. Terrific team. See why after 13 (or 41!) years they say this job is new and interesting, every single day!
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Russo Corporation : www.russocorp.com
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