Directional Bore Operator / Locator

divh2Directional Bore Operator/Locator/h2pThis position performs tasks required for the operation of directional drill including set-up and bore path completion for the construction/upgrade of communications conduit, gas, water, sewer, etc./ppEssential Functions and Responsibilities:/pulliLoad and unload directional bore equipment in a manner that is secure and damage free/liliTransport associated tools, materials and/or equipment in a safe manner/liliComplete a daily inspection on bore equipment prior to commencing work/liliPrepare the drill fluid based on site conditions prior to boring commencing/liliIn conjunction with bore crew, locate/operate the directional drill using the selected bore heads and back reamers to place cables/liliOperate horizontal directional drill equipment in accordance with company and industry standards/liliResponsible for locating cables and verification in accordance with blueprints/liliIdentifies utilities in the construction area and bore path/liliConnect/stub-up conduit and wire/liliDig pits, trenches or potholes as required including windows when crossing utilities/liliRestores and/or landscapes disturbed areas of the jobsite/liliAccurately complete all required company documentation for each assignment according to established company standards and procedures (i.e. timesheet, vehicle log, expense report)/liliAdhere to all established company safety policies and perform work in a safe manner/liliPerform other duties and tasks as assigned in order to help team complete a project/li/ulpKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:/pulliAbility to read and interpret engineering/construction prints, plans and specifications/liliKnowledge of utility depths and placements/liliPossess general knowledge of construction practices/liliAbility to work in various environments/settings with moderate to loud noise levels/liliAbility to work in trenches, manholes and tunnels/liliMust have attention to detail and be thorough in completing work tasks/liliAbility to work efficiently, independently and collaboratively within a team environment/liliExcellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills/liliAbility to move materials/equipment weighing up to 80 pounds/liliAbility to manage multiple tasks with changing priorities to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment with constant interruptions/liliAble to work 10+ hours in a day when necessary/liliWilling to work outside in varying weather conditions/liliTravel: Weekly travel is required for this position. Company will pay hotel expenses (shared room) and per diem/li/ulpPreferred Education and Experience:/pulliOne year of experience operating a directional borer preferably in the telecommunications field/liliPrevious rock boring experience/liliClass A CDL/li/ulpRequirements:/ppPlease note that only applications from individuals residing in the United States will be considered for this position. We appreciate your understanding and thank all applicants for their interest./p/div