Traveling HDD Operator/Locator

PUSH, Inc.•Lansing, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The CDL Directional Drill Operator/Locator operates equipment to install fiber-optic, copper, coaxial, and single- or three-phase power cable, and potentially sewer or water facilities, using horizontal directional drilling (HDD). The role requires experience drilling around utilities in rural and urban areas, reading prints and schematics, and the ability to train and mentor team members. The position is 100% field-based and requires outdoor work in all weather, along with travel and extended periods away from home. 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. The operator performs drilling and related construction work, maintains drilling records and equipment, follows safety procedures, and helps with setup, cleanup, and other job tasks. This role requires a valid Class A CDL and demonstrated field experience working with HDD crews.

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.
General knowledge of utility construction procedures, including reading prints.
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 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.

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 drilling equipment 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 customers with directional drilling data.
Follow company, manufacturer, and industry safety procedures 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 facilities.
Assist with all aspects of the job, including basic labor responsibilities.
Complete work-site setup and cleanup, including traffic and pedestrian control measures.
Train and mentor other team members.