Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Looking for outgoing well rounded individuals who are experienced in either Locating or Drilling. Candidates should have at least 1-3 years experience and a CDL is a plus.
Directional Driller/Locator Responsibilities
- Operate Horizontal Directional Drill
- Assist in potholing and remediation
- Assist with setting hand holes and completing tie ins
- Drive equipment to job site
- Confirms 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 member’s work and monitor time usage
- Conduct post-job quality checks
- Clean, 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 paperwork, perform needed maintenance including winterizing equipment.
- Communicates with Supervisor daily to turn in required paperwork (i.e. Dailies labor hours, F and D tickets, vehicle maintenance reports, etc.)
- Follows specifications for the job and company policies
- Complies with safety procedures while driving and at job site
- Strive for optimal production while working safely and performing quality work
- At end of work day, truck and equipment should be returned to shop and secured
Qualifications:
- 1 to 3 years demonstrated Horizontal Directional Drilling experience
- Strong knowledge of underground utilities
- Familiar with Ditch Witch equipment
- Knowledge of underground pot holing is a plus
- Working knowledge of DOT regulations (Vehicle and Operator Qualifications)
- Understanding of client and company work specifications
- Ability to comply with the “Operator’s Manual” for your particular equipment
- Self-motivated, safety, quality and production minded
- Ability to read and comprehend and follow all quality/safety policies and procedures
- Maintain valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL Class A, with airbrake endorsement and tanker endorsement)
- Willing to travel
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