Directional Drill Operator
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.
Requirements
- 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 regulations (Part 382).
- 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
- High School Diploma Preferred
- Other 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
- Operates horizontal directional drill in accordance with blueprints and designated plans.
- Operates directional drill locating equipment.
- Operates Hydro Vac 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 trailer attached, hauling directional drill or associated equipment to the work site as directed.
- Operates backhoe, trencher, mini excavator, digger/derrick truck, large system boom trucks (with a crew), hydro vac and trailer and associated equipment when needed.
- 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.
Benefits
- competitive pay
- comprehensive health and retirement benefits
- tuition reimbursement
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
