HDD Operator (Driller)
Full-time Employee
Colorado
Colorado Springs
Pay
$25-$30/hr
Qualifications
1+ years of demonstrated Horizontal Directional Drilling experience. Strong knowledge of underground utilities.
Other Requirements
Maintain valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL Class A).
Job Description
The Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Operator is primarily responsible for setup and completion of drilling variable sized underground holes and pulling back required conduit. The Drilling Operator will work with the Locator/Foreman and the Laborers to complete job requirements from start to finish on outside plant projects including digging boring pit, directional boring, pulling back of conduit, splicing of conduit sections, pulling fiber through conduit, setting hand holes, backfilling and seeding, core drilling and pot holing, building penetrations and close out pictures and redlines.
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 installation 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., Bore log, 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.
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 installation 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., Bore log, 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.
Contact
Ksenia Wiswall at
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About Us
Benton Triage is a trusted, reliable, and reputable leader in aerial and underground FTTH/FTTP construction. With over 20 years of experience building and maintaining fiber optic and legacy communication systems, our dedicated, expertly led teams deliver exceptional quality, safety, and customer service. We’ve partnered with many of the nation’s largest MSOs on projects spanning urban metros, rural communities, and diverse markets. Our employees are at the heart of our success. We offer a rewarding pay package, hands-on experience, and pathways for career progression in a supportive, team-oriented environment where every project matters.
As a member of our Team, you must be:
Quality-driven – Trusted resources, providing quality services without question.
Team-oriented – Collaborative and cohesive, demonstrating relationships matter.
Innovative – Providing solutions and critical thinking, with an innovative approach.
As a member of our Team, you must be:
Quality-driven – Trusted resources, providing quality services without question.
Team-oriented – Collaborative and cohesive, demonstrating relationships matter.
Innovative – Providing solutions and critical thinking, with an innovative approach.
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