Directional Drill Operator

Cache Valley Electric • Salt Lake City, UT

2h • Onsite

About The Position

Cache Valley Electric (CVE) is seeking a Directional Drill Operator for its Signal and Utility team. The operator works with helpers, crews, and project teams on projects throughout the Wasatch Front to drill bore holes and install conduit and pipe safely and accurately. The role involves operating directional drill and related equipment, locating underground utilities, and supporting site safety and project work.

Requirements

• One or more years of experience operating a directional drilling machine.
• Working knowledge of directional drilling machines.
• Current, valid driver’s license.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Ability to pass a DOT drug screen.
• Ability to learn highway maintenance and construction practices and procedures.
• Flexibility to be assigned work at various sites and locations.
• Ability to work 40 or more hours per week.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds of material regularly.
• Ability to frequently walk, bend, kneel, and reach.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, high-visibility apparel, and other required gear.

Responsibilities

• Identify existing utilities.
• Apply work zone safety and traffic control practices to perform work safely.
• Set up and take down equipment.
• Drill variable-sized bore holes and pull back required conduit or pipe.
• Operate directional drill equipment, including Vermeer and Ditch Witch drills, vac trailers, mud trucks, and locators.
• Pot-hole to locate underground utilities.
• Backfill and patch pot-holes.
• Perform general maintenance and mobilization of the directional drill.
• Mix and formulate drilling mud for site conditions.
• Perform other related duties that contribute to the success of the project and company as assigned by supervision.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, as provided by the applicable local union agreement.
• Retirement benefits, including pension and/or annuity contributions where applicable.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request for those with disabilities that qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

What This Job Offers

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