Traveling HDD Operator/Locator
About The Position
The CDL Directional Drill Operator/Locator (HDD) operates the equipment needed to install fiber-optic, copper, coaxial, single- and three-phase power cables, and potentially sewer or water facilities using horizontal directional drilling (HDD), a trenchless construction method. 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 with outdoor work in all types of weather and travel that may require extended periods away from home. The operator helps with all aspects of the job, including basic labor, and is responsible for safe, efficient operation and care of equipment and the work site. PUSH, Inc. is a privately owned communications and power utility contractor headquartered in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. The company has provided telecommunications infrastructure for 50 years.
Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL.
- Demonstrated field experience working with HDD crews, operating rigs and/or locating.
- Experience with horizontal directional drilling around utilities in rural and urban areas.
- 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.
- Must be able to pass pre-employment screenings.
- Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather.
- 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.
- Ability to travel and be away from home for extended periods.
- General knowledge of utility construction procedures, including print reading; familiarity with procedures, tools, and equipment used to install underground utilities safely and effectively; and comprehension of ground conditions for drilling or boring.
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.
- Ensure proper steering based on 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 customers with directional drilling data.
- Follow company, manufacturer, and industry safety procedures, and attend mandatory safety meetings.
- Inspect and maintain equipment, including routine greasing and oiling and minor repairs as needed.
- Read utility locates and coordinate daylighting of facilities.
- Assist with all aspects of the job, including basic labor responsibilities.
- Properly 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
