Directional Drill Operator/Locator
Full-time Employee
Texas
Greater Dallas/Ft. Worth
Starts
8/31/2015
Pay
Hourly (range $13.00-$19.00) and/or Unit Pay Rates
Qualifications
•Minimum six (6) months previous experience or training
•Demonstrates “safety systems” associated with the drill including set-up and emergency procedures
•Demonstrates loading, unloading and transport procedures for the drill
•Demonstrates drilling fluids and proper mixing procedures for ground conditions
•Demonstrates proper daily maintenance of the drill, care/rotation of rods, mixing systems, vac unit systems for Ditch Witch 2020, FX-30, and MX-125
Other Requirements
•Safely sets up work-zone
•Safely operates HDD on jobsite including daily calibration of locater and drill head
•Safely potholes, windows, and identifies all utilities in the construction area and bore path
•Safely and correctly connect/stub-up conduit and wire
•Restores and/or landscapes disturbed areas of the jobsite
•Demonstrates job skill, procedures and techniques to crew members
•Responsible for the site set-up and clean-up
•Dig pits, trenches, or potholes as directed by job plan
Job Description
SUMMARY
Under general supervision, this position performs tasks required for the operation of directional drill including set-up and bore path completion for the construction/upgrade of cable television or telephone systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•Safely sets up work-zone
•Safely operates directional drills on jobsite including daily calibration of locater and drill head
•Safely potholes, windows, and identifies all utilities in the construction area and bore path
•Safely and correctly connect/stub-up conduit and wire
•Dig pits, trenches or potholes as directed by job plan including windows when crossing utilities
•Restores and/or landscapes disturbed areas of the jobsite
•Demonstrates job skill, procedures and techniques to crew members
•Responsible for the site set-up and clean-up
QUALIFICATIONS
•Minimum six (6) months previous experience or training
•Knowledge and understanding of “safety systems” and strike alerts associated with the drill including set-up and emergency procedures
•Knowledge and understanding of loading, unloading and transport procedures for the drill
•Knowledge and understanding of drilling fluids and proper mixing procedures for ground conditions
•Knowledge and understanding of and perform proper daily maintenance of the drill
•Knowledge and understanding of the proper care and rotation of rods
•Knowledge and understanding of support equipment operation, digging equipment, vacuum-units and reel trailers
•Must have or be able to obtain CDL Class “A” driver’s license
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and climb or balance. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds repeatedly and frequently lift or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and may be subject to adverse conditions such as high humidity, high temperatures, high wind, extreme cold, rain, sleet, and snow. The outside work environment will vary throughout the workday including changes in terrain, traffic, urban settings, and/or rural settings. The employee is occasionally exposed to natural gas and to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Under general supervision, this position performs tasks required for the operation of directional drill including set-up and bore path completion for the construction/upgrade of cable television or telephone systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•Safely sets up work-zone
•Safely operates directional drills on jobsite including daily calibration of locater and drill head
•Safely potholes, windows, and identifies all utilities in the construction area and bore path
•Safely and correctly connect/stub-up conduit and wire
•Dig pits, trenches or potholes as directed by job plan including windows when crossing utilities
•Restores and/or landscapes disturbed areas of the jobsite
•Demonstrates job skill, procedures and techniques to crew members
•Responsible for the site set-up and clean-up
QUALIFICATIONS
•Minimum six (6) months previous experience or training
•Knowledge and understanding of “safety systems” and strike alerts associated with the drill including set-up and emergency procedures
•Knowledge and understanding of loading, unloading and transport procedures for the drill
•Knowledge and understanding of drilling fluids and proper mixing procedures for ground conditions
•Knowledge and understanding of and perform proper daily maintenance of the drill
•Knowledge and understanding of the proper care and rotation of rods
•Knowledge and understanding of support equipment operation, digging equipment, vacuum-units and reel trailers
•Must have or be able to obtain CDL Class “A” driver’s license
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and climb or balance. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds repeatedly and frequently lift or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and may be subject to adverse conditions such as high humidity, high temperatures, high wind, extreme cold, rain, sleet, and snow. The outside work environment will vary throughout the workday including changes in terrain, traffic, urban settings, and/or rural settings. The employee is occasionally exposed to natural gas and to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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