Directional Drill Operator Journey or Apprentice

Alliant Energy•Cedar Rapids, IA

2d•$35 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for ensuring all directional boring plans and procedures are installed according to company specifications and design. Responsible for the proper bore path and depths of installed equipment, proper completion of required paperwork, providing assistance where necessary, maintaining and ensuring efficiency and safety on each job site, and may also require checking in on locates that have been called in before a job is started. Additional responsibilities may also include driving and operating digger/derrick truck and operating all associated power equipment; serving as Groundsman for line crews. Operates horizontal directional drill in accordance with blueprints and designated plans. Operates directional drill locating equipment. Maintains company equipment per service requirements and safety guidelines. Performs simple maintenance on drilling equipment including but not limited to vice jaw changes, sub saver installation, etc. Assists with construction clean-up as necessary. Drives truck with a trailer attached, hauling directional drill, or associated equipment to the work site as directed. Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Work outside in varying weather conditions. Must be able to operate a backhoe, trencher, mini excavator, digger/derrick truck, large system boom trucks (with a crew), and associated equipment. Underground installation of fiber, electric and gas utilities, and associated equipment. Expose existing utilities, could be required to do this with the use of hand tools. Use of underground locating equipment to identify utilities. Install underground utilities (gas, electric, fiber, etc.) Performs the necessary clerical work to account for the mapping of material/equipment installed, material usage, and time as required. Perform route planning and mapping with GPS technology. Classification may assist line and gas crews, when able. Have general knowledge of the material used in the construction of electrical and gas systems. May work alone when safe and/or may work with crews. Utility type of duties. Patrol lines. Obtain and deliver equipment, materials, and supplies to and from the storeroom or other locations. Perform minor maintenance duties of the truck and associated equipment.

Requirements

High School Diploma Required
Horizontal directional drill experience
Read and understand blueprints
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must be willing to travel.
Requires Class A commercial driver’s license
This classification shall be required to hold a CDL and may operate vehicles that require the possession of a CDL (company policy regarding CDL applies to this classification).
This position is subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements under 49 CFR Part 40 and FMCSA (Part 382) and PHMSA (Part 199) regulations.
Knowledge of utility depths and placements
Possess general knowledge of construction practices
Ability to exercise good judgment during emergencies
Capacity for accurate decisions and execution
Ability to remain calm in emergency decisions
Good verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of all company safety rules, construction practices, policies and procedures
Basic knowledge of First Aid and CPR
Will be required to work irregular hours during storm emergencies and as needed
Multitask and efficiently oversee multiple projects
Proficient with email, ARC FM and other computer programs necessary to perform the work
GPS logging to include downloading route information from locate equipment and planning routes

Nice To Haves

Line or Gas School Graduate Preferred
Previous experience in standard and high-risk areas
Previous experience in underground installation and handling of fiber, electric and gas utilities
Underground utility and/or cable work - 1 year
Tanker endorsement or the ability to obtain within 3 months of accepting position

Responsibilities

Ensuring all directional boring plans and procedures are installed according to company specifications and design.
Ensuring proper bore path and depths of installed equipment.
Completing required paperwork.
Providing assistance where necessary.
Maintaining and ensuring efficiency and safety on each job site.
Checking in on locates that have been called in before a job is started.
Driving and operating digger/derrick truck and operating all associated power equipment.
Serving as Groundsman for line crews.
Operating horizontal directional drill in accordance with blueprints and designated plans.
Operating directional drill locating equipment.
Maintaining company equipment per service requirements and safety guidelines.
Performing simple maintenance on drilling equipment including but not limited to vice jaw changes, sub saver installation, etc.
Assisting with construction clean-up as necessary.
Driving truck with a trailer attached, hauling directional drill, or associated equipment to the work site as directed.
Working outside in varying weather conditions.
Operating a backhoe, trencher, mini excavator, digger/derrick truck, large system boom trucks (with a crew), and associated equipment.
Underground installation of fiber, electric and gas utilities, and associated equipment.
Exposing existing utilities, potentially with the use of hand tools.
Using underground locating equipment to identify utilities.
Installing underground utilities (gas, electric, fiber, etc.).
Performing clerical work to account for the mapping of material/equipment installed, material usage, and time.
Performing route planning and mapping with GPS technology.
Assisting line and gas crews, when able.
Patrolling lines.
Obtaining and delivering equipment, materials, and supplies to and from the storeroom or other locations.
Performing minor maintenance duties of the truck and associated equipment.