Directional Drill Operator - (CDL - Required)

Americom Technology • West Valley City, UT

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Americom Technologies LLC is seeking a motivated individual for our OSP Department, which handles underground infrastructure like conduit and fiber placement for telecommunications, data networks, and fire mitigation. With over 40 years of experience, Americom is a leading communications construction company in the Intermountain West, serving various clients including government agencies, educational facilities, and data centers. As a subsidiary of Crestone Services Group, Americom values expertise, integrity, and responsiveness. The Horizontal/Directional Drill Locator/Operator is a specialized role focused on utility locating for horizontal/directional drill rigs and operating drilling equipment to create underground bore holes and pull back conduit/pipe.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience operating a directional drill (Vermeer and/or Ditch Witch).
• Ability to read and comprehend utility locate information.
• Class A CDL required.

Nice To Haves

• Competent person certificates with MSHA and OSHA preferred.
• OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30.
• Competent Person certification.

Responsibilities

• Locate utilities for Horizontal Directional Drill for installation of underground conduit and fiber optic cable.
• Operate Horizontal Directional Drill.
• Assist in potholing and remediation.
• Assist with setting hand holes and completing tie-ins.
• Set up equipment including the drill, water tanks, and grounding for the drill.
• Formulate and mix drilling mud for site conditions.
• Perform proper reaming and pull back methods for existing conditions.
• Follow job specifications and company policies.
• Ensure safety of the public and other utilities underground facilities.
• Oversee laborers and/or crew members work and monitor time usage.
• Properly clean and maintain equipment, check fluid levels, and conduct visual inspections.
• Perform required pre-trip, post-trip inspections and required reports.
• Perform needed maintenance including winterizing equipment.
• Communicate with Supervisor daily to turn in required reports (i.e. Bore log, vehicle maintenance reports, crew time logs etc.).
• Comply with safety procedures on and off the project site.
• Strive for optimal production while working safely and performing quality work.

Benefits

• Health (shared cost)
• Dental (shared cost)
• Vision (shared cost)
• 401k – with match
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Voluntary benefits
• Critical Illness
• Accident
• Cancer
• Gap Legal
• Voluntary Life
• Basic Life (company paid)
• EAP (company paid)
• PTO
• Holiday Pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed