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Directional Drilling Locator

Full-time Employee


California

Starts

ASAP

Pay

hourly plus production

Job Description

The Directional Drilling Locator position is a locator who will work with a driller to install conduit and cable underground using horizontal directional drilling equipment and locating devices. In addition, the Locator and the Driller will work together to install handholes, flowerpots, pedestals and row signs and cable as required. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned. This position requires field work which may include overtime, weekends, holidays and off hours and working in inclement weather.
Travel will be required depending on the needs of business.
What you will be doing:
• Assist drill operators in drill setup.
• Make sure to know where other utilities are and at what depths they are at Keep up with the batteries for the locators and the beacon in the drill head place accurate depth and offset bore mark where they will be visible.
• Responsible for locating the drill head during drilling operations.
• Potholing
• Operate various digging equipment, assist the driller with operation of the drill.
• Install handholes, flowerpots and other OSP devices.
• Openly share knowledge with other company departments
• Accurately complete progress forms, project activity reports and all other documentation pertaining to work assignments.
• Safely work in streets and alleys as well as other work conditions including manholes, ditches and other excavations
• Operate crew vehicles, drilling equipment, Vermeer equipment, various equipment and conduit trailers, backhoe/mini-excavator, core drilling equipment and other tools and equipment normally used in horizontal directional drilling activities.
• Familiar with proper safety equipment and instruct new trainees in the proper use of the equipment and installation per the design.
• Follows OSHA, NESC, and 3 J General safety regulations and precautions when completing assigned work.
What You Need for This Position:
• High school diploma or the equivalent is required. HDD training is desirable.
• Minimum of 3 years as a horizontal directional drilling locator
• Valid driver license, or CDL License.
• Safe work history
• Ability to read and interpret OSP, blueprints maps and designs.
• Knowledge of NESC, OSHA, and related state and local codes
• Ability to use a laptop or tablet to send and receive e-mail and complete production reports etc.
• Strong planning, organizational, and follow up skills.
• Good analytical and communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with multiple department staffs.
• Ability to recognize priority issues and escalate accordingly.
• Ability to learn new processes and procedures.
• A drive to win as part of a team.
• Passion for your work and the mission of the company
If you have a strong desire to impact, the success of our organization by ensuring we continue to attract and retain committed professionals, please apply today!

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