Job Description

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Sign on Bonus: $1500.00 paid in 3 increments upon starting.

Job Description

The Directional Drilling Operator will be primarily responsible for setup and completion of drilling variable sized underground holes and pulling back required conduit. The Operator will work with the Outside Plant Supervisor, the Locator and the Laborers to complete job requirements from start to finish on outside plant projects including digging boring pits, directional boring, pulling back of conduit, splicing of conduit sections, pulling fiber through conduit, setting hand holes, backfilling and seeding, core drilling and pot holing, building penetrations and close out pictures and redlines.

Core Values

Trust, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Teamwork, and Safety.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Operate Horizontal Directional Drill
• Assist in potholing and remediation
• Assist with setting hand holes and completing tie?ins
• Drive equipment to job site
• Confirm with locator/lead the bore path to drill
• Set equipment up including the drill, water tanks and grounding the machine
• Drill out following the predetermined drill path to the exit pit
• Communicate with the locator/lead via radio to confirm the location of the drill head
• Assist with the install of proper pulling gear and hook up product
• Reverse process to install product
• Oversee laborers and/or crew members work and monitor time usage
• Conduct post?job quality checks
• Perform pre?trip, post trip inspections, required paperwork, maintenance including winterizing equipment
• Communicate with Supervisor daily to turn in required paperwork (e.g., Bore log, vehicle maintenance reports)
• Follow specifications for the job and company policies

Success Factors

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs multiple times during a work shift.
• Ability to climb, dig, work in tight spaces, on uneven surfaces, walking, stooping, and kneeling.
• Understand and follow specific oral and written instructions.
• Work well independently and as part of a team with co?workers.
• Pass motor vehicle, criminal background check, and comply with drug?free workplace policy.
• English usage sufficient to keep records, place orders, and prepare simple narrative reports.
• Willingness and ability to learn additional skills.

Experience And Education

• 1+ years of demonstrated Horizontal Directional Drilling experience.
• Strong knowledge of underground utilities.
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations (Vehicle and Operator Qualifications).
• Understanding of client and company work specifications.
• Ability to comply with the Operators Manual for equipment.
• Read and comprehend and follow all quality/safety policies and procedures.
• Self?motivated, safety, quality and production minded.
• CDL A a plus.
• Work in all types of weather.
• Knowledge of underground pot holing preferred.
• Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:
• Valid State of Residence Drivers License required within two weeks of employment.
• Pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pre?employment drug screen.

Notes

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. They do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

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