Directional Drilling Operator

The horizontal drill division is a rapidly growing, fast paced part of our company and the drill operator position has an immense growth opportunity for someone driven to succeed in the construction industry. We are looking for leaders that are looking to grow their career by understanding our vision that hard work and dedication to our company's goals will bring upon personal success for the entire team!

Do you have directional drill operating experience? Come join our growing team!! Sign on Bonus of $1500.

Job Responsibilities include:

• Safely and efficiently operate Directional Drill
• Responsible for daily maintenance on drill rig and truck
• Responsible for loading/ hauling bore rig with dedicated drill truck
• Responsible for mixing boring mud, knowledgeable of additives/ ratios
• Assists locator with creating daily bore plan and establish bore path
• Assists with routine labor (utility spotting, duct and fiber placement, equipment set-up, setting underground structures) as needed.
• Assists with spotting/ potholing to ensure safe passage of bore tooling
• Willingness to cross-train as a drill locator.
• Assists with creating safe worksite using proper signage and cones
• Strong verbal communication skills with customers, governing bodies, and fellow co-workers
• Punctual attendance is vital for this position
• Regular overtime is required, ability to be called in for emergencies when they arise.
• Travel is required
• Must be familiar with one call rules, spotting procedures, and safe utility excavation
• Forward thinking to assist with overall jobsite efficiency
• Able and willing to shovel consistently and lift between 50- 75 pounds
• Drive commercial vehicles to and from job site, towing a variety of trailers
• Able to properly stock truck with required tools, materials, and parts for efficient performance in the field
• Abide by all company safety requirements and help ensure coworkers are operating in a safe manor
• Ensure vehicles and equipment are kept clean, high company cleanliness standards
• Preform basic repairs and maintenance of tooling and equipment
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions
• Responsible for complying with all company safety, OSHA, and DOT standards
• Work on horizontal directional drilling projects of all sizes.
• Load, unload and transport construction materials, machines and tools.
• Safely and efficiently operate tools and equipment based on job requirements.
• Verify location of existing utilities and adjust route as necessary based on job specifications and easement requirements.
• Ability to determine proper drilling fluid additives for specific soil types and conditions. Assist with job site clean-up.

Job Requirements

• Previous Drilling experience required (3-5 years preferred)
• Experience running compact excavator to assist with structure placement, grading, and general excavation
• Experience operating utility locator to assist with potholing
• Able and willing to shovel consistently and lift between 50- 75 pounds
• Valid insurable driver’s license (CDL preferred)
• Second only to safety… have a POSITIVE ATTITUDE!
• Keen sense of attention to detail