HDD Operator CDL

Peak Utility Services Group•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

The Directional Drilling Operator is primarily responsible for setting up and completing directional drilling of underground holes of varying sizes and pulling back the required conduit. The operator works with the Outside Plant Supervisor, locator, and laborers to complete outside plant projects from start to finish. Work may include digging boring pits, directional boring, pulling back conduit, splicing conduit sections, pulling fiber through conduit, setting hand holes, backfilling and seeding, core drilling and potholing, building penetrations, and completing close-out pictures and redlines. The role involves operating and driving drilling equipment to job sites, coordinating bore paths and drill-head locations with the locator or lead, helping install pulling gear and product, overseeing crew work, completing quality checks, maintaining equipment, and submitting required paperwork. The operator must follow job specifications and company safety policies and work safely while meeting production and quality expectations. This is a non-exempt position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

At least 1 year of demonstrated horizontal directional drilling experience.
Strong knowledge of underground utilities.
Working knowledge of DOT vehicle and operator qualification regulations.
Understanding of client and company work specifications.
Ability to comply with the equipment Operator's Manual.
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow quality and safety policies and procedures.
Self-motivated, safety-, quality-, and production-minded approach.
Ability to work in all types of weather.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often in adverse climatic conditions.
Ability to lift up to 80 pounds multiple times during a work shift.
Ability to climb, dig, work in tight spaces and on uneven surfaces, and walk, stoop, and kneel.
Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to pass motor vehicle and criminal background checks and comply with the drug-free workplace policy.
English proficiency sufficient to keep records, place orders, and prepare simple narrative reports.
Willingness and ability to learn additional skills.
Valid CDL.
Must pass a criminal and Motor Vehicle Record background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of underground potholing.

Responsibilities

Operate a horizontal directional drill.
Assist with potholing and remediation.
Assist with setting hand holes and completing tie-ins.
Drive equipment to job sites.
Confirm the bore path with the locator or lead.
Set up equipment, including the drill and water tanks, and ground the machine.
Drill along the predetermined path to the exit pit.
Communicate with the locator or lead by radio to confirm the drill-head location.
Assist with installing the appropriate pulling gear and connecting the product.
Reverse the drilling process to install the product.
Oversee laborers' and/or crew members' work and monitor time usage.
Conduct post-job quality checks.
Clean equipment, check fluid levels, visually inspect vehicles and equipment, complete required pre-trip and post-trip inspections and paperwork, perform needed maintenance, and winterize equipment.
Communicate with the supervisor daily and submit required paperwork, including bore logs and vehicle maintenance reports.
Follow job specifications and company policies.
Comply with safety procedures while driving and at job sites.
Work toward optimal production while maintaining safety and quality.