Horizontal Directional Drill Locator/Operator

Job description

Responsibilities and Duties:

Operate Horizontal Directional Drill;

Ensure safety of the public and other utilities underground facilities;

Ability to Read and Comprehend utility locates;

Set equipment up including the drill, water tanks and grounding the machine;

Ability to properly formulate and mix drilling mud for the site conditions;

Ability to perform proper reaming and pull back methods for existing conditions;

Oversee laborers and/or crew members work and monitor time usage;

Ability to properly clean and maintain the equipment, check fluid levels and conduct a visual inspection of vehicle/equipment to assure your vehicle/equipment is performing at optimum safety, perform the required pre-trip, post trip inspections and the required reports, perform needed maintenance including winterizing equipment;

Communicates with Supervisor daily to turn in required reports (i.e. Bore log, vehicle maintenance reports, crew time logs etc.);

Follows specifications for the job and company policies;

Complies with safety procedures on and off the project site;

Strive for optimal production while working safely and performing quality work.

Requirements:

Driver's License (Class A CDL preferred);

Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR);

HDD Operator Position, 2 years (required);

Clear background check for base access;

Pass pre-employment drug screening;

Must have good work ethic;

Must be dependable.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift

8 hour shift

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Night shift

Overtime

Weekends as needed

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

HDD Operator: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

CDL A (Required)