Drill Operator
About The Position
The Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Operator / Locator will be responsible for carrying out daily inspections, greasing, fueling, and safe machine operation. This role involves setting up machinery, ensuring ground conditions are safe before drilling/boring, and effectively monitoring equipment operation. The operator will also observe proper loading of equipment on trailers, assist laborers as needed, and perform other duties assigned by the Foreman or Supervisor. Maintaining a safe and clean workspace, including company equipment and vehicles, is crucial. The position requires adherence to all established safety and OSHA rules and regulations, obtaining necessary operator qualifications, and completing daily equipment inspection reports. Any equipment defects must be immediately reported to the Foreman and Superintendent. The operator must follow safe operating instructions within manufacturer specifications and project scope, and attend all required safety meetings and trainings.
Requirements
- Safe machine operation
- Ability to set up machinery
- Ability to ensure ground conditions are safe
- Ability to monitor equipment operation
- Ability to observe proper loading of equipment
- Ability to assist laborers
- Ability to maintain a safe and clean workspace
- Adherence to safety and OSHA rules and regulations
- Obtain necessary operator qualifications
- Complete daily equipment inspection reports
- Report equipment defects
- Follow safe operating instructions
- Attend safety meetings and trainings
Nice To Haves
- Locator duties
Responsibilities
- Carry out daily inspections, greasing, fueling and safe machine operation duties.
- Set up machinery and ensure all ground conditions are safe, prior to any drilling / boring.
- Effectively monitor operation of equipment.
- Observe proper loading of equipment on any trailers.
- Assist labors, as necessary.
- Perform appropriate duties as assigned by the Foreman or Supervisor.
- Maintain a safe and clean workspace, including the Company’s equipment and vehicles.
- Follow all established safety and OSHA rules and regulations.
- Obtain necessary operator qualifications as required by the Company.
- Complete daily equipment inspection reports for any/all equipment.
- Immediately report any defects of the equipment to the Foreman and Superintendent.
- Follow safe operating instructions that stay within compliance of the manufacturer’s specifications and the scope of the project.
- Attend all safety meetings and trainings as required by the Company.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
