Traveling HDD Operator/Locator
About The Position
The CDL Directional Drill Operator/Locator (HDD) operates the equipment used to install fiber-optic, copper, coaxial, and single- and three-phase power cables, and potentially sewer or water facilities, using horizontal directional drilling. The role requires experience drilling around utilities in rural and urban areas, reading prints and schematics, and training and mentoring team members. This is a 100% field position requiring outdoor work in all weather and travel, including extended periods away from home. The operator is responsible for safe and efficient drilling, steering according to job preparations and projections, maintaining bore-profile plots and providing drilling data to customers, and following company, manufacturer, and industry safety procedures. Duties also include maintaining and inspecting equipment, coordinating utility daylighting, assisting with general job-site labor, and ensuring proper site setup, cleanup, and traffic and pedestrian control.
Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL.
- Experience with horizontal directional drilling around utilities in rural and urban areas.
- Demonstrated field experience working with HDD crews, operating rigs and/or locating.
- General knowledge of utility construction procedures, including print reading.
- Knowledge of or familiarity with procedures, tools, and equipment used to install underground utilities safely and effectively.
- Ability to understand ground conditions for drilling or boring.
- Ability to pass pre-employment screenings.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Willingness to learn.
- Ability to maintain equipment and hand tools.
- Ability to read, comprehend, and carry out instructions.
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather.
- Ability to travel and be away from home for extended periods.
- Ability to walk, sit, stand, bend, twist, stoop, push, pull, carry, and lift as needed.
- Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet, and limbs to perform skilled movements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working around or with different sizes of Vermeer or Ditch Witch units.
- Experience with various brands of locating equipment.
Responsibilities
- Operate directional bore equipment to install underground cable conduit or utilities.
- Steer the drill according to job preparations and projections.
- Operate construction equipment to align, move, and adjust machinery to meet grade and alignment specifications.
- Maintain bore-profile plots and provide directional drilling data to customers.
- Follow company and manufacturer safety procedures and industry safety standards, and attend mandatory safety meetings.
- Inspect and maintain equipment, including routine greasing, oiling, and minor repairs as necessary.
- Read utility locates and coordinate daylighting of facilities.
- Assist with all aspects of the job, including basic labor responsibilities.
- Set up and clean up the work site, including traffic and pedestrian control measures.
- Train and mentor other team members.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
- Free Teladoc and no-cost care options.
- 401(k) with company match up to 3%.
- Competitive pay with weekly checks.
- Paid PTO and holidays.
- Bonus potential.
- Training and advancement opportunities.
- Apprenticeship opportunities.
- In-house CDL program.
- Referral bonus program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
