Gas Directional Drill Operator/ Locator

MasTec Utility Services • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Gas Directional Drill Operator/Locator safely operates a directional drill or locates utilities for a gas drill crew installing and servicing mainline conduit using horizontal directional drilling (HDD). The role locates the drill head, monitors elevation changes, and makes drilling-depth decisions to avoid underground utilities. It supports the Line team and works with personnel within the department.

The position works in a field environment and involves physically active work, including extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, standing, and twisting, often in awkward positions. Work may take place in extreme heat or cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind. The employee must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and meet the stated vision, hand-eye coordination, and color-identification demands.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of relevant experience.
• Current and valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement.
• Current OSHA 10 Certification.
• Ability to bend, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships.
• Precise hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of experience.
• Experience operating Vermeer and/or Ditchwitch directional drills.
• Experience locating with Subsite and/or Digitrack locating equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the job and drill so the bore shot can be performed safely.
• Pothole utilities that will be paralleled or crossed during the bore shot.
• Verify existing utilities and implement best practices for utility verification.
• Fill water tanks and mix water with chemicals appropriate to the ground being drilled.
• Locate the drill head from point A to point B at the correct depth while avoiding utilities.
• Hook up the swivel, reamer, and pipe product to be pulled back to complete the bore shot.
• Walk the bore path before drilling to confirm utilities have been located and plan to go above or below utilities and obstacles.
• Pull back the product using the correct hole opener and mud mixture.
• Inspect and maintain equipment and regularly inspect the rig.
• Assist with and train drilling trainees.
• Read blueprints and assist in preparing drill log records.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Employee Stock Purchase plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED