Traveling HDD Operator/Locator
About The Position
The CDL Directional Drill Operator/Locator operates horizontal directional drilling equipment to install fiber-optic, copper, coaxial, and power cable, and potentially sewer or water facilities. The work uses trenchless construction methods and requires experience drilling around utilities in rural and urban areas, reading prints and schematics, and training and mentoring team members. The position is 100% field-based and requires outdoor work in all types of weather and travel that may keep the employee away from home for extended periods. The operator steers and operates drilling and other construction equipment, maintains bore-profile plots and provides drilling data to customers, and follows company, manufacturer, and industry safety procedures. Duties also include inspecting and maintaining equipment, coordinating utility daylighting, assisting with general job-site labor, and ensuring proper site setup and cleanup, including traffic and pedestrian control.
Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL.
- Experience with horizontal directional drilling around utilities in rural and urban areas.
- Demonstrated field experience working with HDD crews, operating rigs and/or locating.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Willingness to learn.
- Ability to maintain equipment and hand tools.
- Ability to read, comprehend, and carry out instructions.
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to pass pre-employment screenings.
- General knowledge of utility construction procedures, including print reading; familiarity with procedures, tools, and equipment for installing underground utilities safely and effectively; and comprehension of ground conditions for drilling or boring.
- Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather and to walk, sit, stand, bend, twist, stoop, push, pull, carry, and lift as needed.
- Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet, and limbs when performing skilled movements.
- Ability to travel and be away from home for extended periods.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with different sizes of Vermeer or Ditch Witch units.
- Experience with various brands of locating equipment.
Responsibilities
- Operate directional-bore equipment to install underground cable conduit or utilities.
- Steer equipment according to job preparations and projected bore paths.
- Operate construction equipment to align, move, and adjust machinery to grade specifications.
- Maintain bore-profile plots and provide directional-drilling data to customers.
- Follow company, manufacturer, and industry safety procedures and attend mandatory safety meetings.
- Inspect and maintain equipment, including routine greasing, oiling, and minor repairs.
- Read utility locates and coordinate daylighting of utilities.
- Assist with all aspects of the job, including basic labor responsibilities.
- Ensure proper work-site setup and cleanup, including traffic and pedestrian control.
- Train and mentor other team members.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
- Free Teladoc and no-cost care options.
- 401(k) with company match up to 3%.
- Competitive pay with weekly checks.
- Paid PTO and holidays.
- Bonus potential.
- Training and advancement opportunities.
- Apprenticeship opportunities.
- In-house CDL program.
- Referral bonus program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
