Traveling HDD Operator/Locator

PUSH, Inc.•Munising Township, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The CDL Directional Drill Operator/Locator (HDD) 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 field experience drilling around utilities in rural and urban areas, reading prints and schematics, and the ability to train and mentor team members. This is a 100% field position that involves outdoor work in all weather and travel that may require extended periods away from home. The operator steers and operates drilling and construction equipment, maintains bore-profile plots and provides directional-drilling data to customers, and follows company, manufacturer, and industry safety procedures. The role also includes equipment inspection and maintenance, utility locating coordination, general labor, and worksite setup and cleanup, including traffic and pedestrian control. PUSH, Inc. is a privately owned communications and power utility contractor headquartered in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. The company says it has provided telecom infrastructure for 50 years.

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.
Ability to read prints and schematics and comprehend and carry out instructions.
General knowledge of utility construction procedures and print reading.
Knowledge of, or familiarity with, procedures and 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 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 and to travel and be away from home for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Experience working around or with different-size Vermeer or Ditch Witch units.
Experience with various brands of locating equipment.

Responsibilities

Operate directional-boring 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 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 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.
Set up and clean up work sites properly, including traffic and pedestrian control measures.
Train and mentor other team members.