Traveling HDD Operator/Locator
About The Position
The CDL Directional Drill Operator/Locator operates equipment to install fiber-optic, copper, coaxial, and single- and three-phase power cable, and potentially sewer or water facilities, using horizontal directional drilling (HDD). The role involves working around utilities in rural and urban areas, reading prints and schematics, and training and mentoring other team members. This is a 100% field position and requires outdoor work in all types of weather, travel, and extended periods away from home. The operator is responsible for drilling and locating work, including steering according to job preparations and projections, maintaining bore profile plots, and providing directional drilling data to customers. The position also involves equipment inspection and maintenance, utility locates and daylighting coordination, general job-site labor, and proper site setup and cleanup, including traffic and pedestrian control. The employee must follow company, manufacturer, and industry safety procedures and attend mandatory safety meetings.
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.
- Comprehension of ground conditions for drilling and 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 and perform the physical activities needed for the work, including walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting.
- Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet, and limbs to perform skilled movements.
- Ability to travel and be away from home for extended periods.
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 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 needed.
- Read utility locates and coordinate daylighting of utility facilities.
- Assist with all aspects of the job, including basic labor responsibilities.
- Ensure proper work-site setup and cleanup, 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
