Traveling HDD Operator/Locator

PUSH, Inc.•Menomonie, WI

3d•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 training and mentoring team members. This is a 100% field position requiring outdoor work in all weather and travel that may keep the employee away from home for extended periods. PUSH, Inc. is a privately owned communications and power utility contractor headquartered in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. The company has provided telecom infrastructure for 50 years. The operator is responsible for safe, efficient drilling and installation, equipment inspection and maintenance, utility locating coordination, bore documentation, and assisting with general job-site work. The role also includes following company, manufacturer, and industry safety procedures and ensuring proper work-site setup and cleanup.

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 procedures, tools, and equipment used to install underground utilities safely and effectively.
Understanding 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 required, 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-boring equipment to install underground cable conduit or utilities.
Steer the bore 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, 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 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.