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Directional Drill Operator

Full-time Employee


Minnesota

Hiring for multiple Operators in Minnesota.

Job Description

Responsibilities: 

Safely operates drill equipment on jobsite which may include but not limited to the following: Directional Drill, Backhoe/Excavator, Skid Steer, Tractor Trailer (Moving Equipment/Haul Water), Vacuum Truck/Trailer  
Restores and/or landscapes disturbed areas of the jobsite
Will develop and maintain a bore schedule 
Responsible for the site set-up and clean-up
Load and unload tools, materials and equipment on truck
Will be involved in new site Job Safety Analysis – JSA prior to starting construction
Setting up safety perimeter using signage, cones and safety barriers and at times flagging traffic

Qualifications:

Must be experienced with drilling equipment and understand their capabilities and limitations
Experience with drill set up and design processes
Ability to follow instructions 
Basic ability to use small tools/hand tools
Ability to read and understand work orders, safety rules and operating instructions
Must have a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record
Must be able to proficiently use locators to safely identify utilities
Must have good troubleshooting and problem solving skills
Must be very safety conscientious
Must be able to effectively communicate with crew, customers and vendors 
May be required to work overtime; after hours; on weekends, for emergencies or be on-call as work is needed to ensure work is completed
Travel may be required

Preferred Qualifications:

Valid Class A Commercial Driver's license with tanker endorsement 
Previous construction experience or utility construction experienced 
Ability to read prints and interpret utility maps to identify the type and size of underground utilities

Physical Requirements: 

Climb up and down ladders, machinery, and other objects
Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 LBS as needed with or without assistance 
Duties outlined in this position will require the employee to stand, crouch, sit, bend, use hands and fingers to handle or feel as well as reaching with hands and arms to spaces both high and low. The employee will be standing, walking, climbing, balancing, crawling, crouching, lifting, holding or stooping while on shift
Specific vision abilities required to perform this job include but are not limited to: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus potentially near and/or far as needed
Employees in this job classification may be exposed to dust, fumes or other airborne pathogens
Employees may be exposed to toxic or corrosive chemicals as well as moving machinery parts and pieces
Remote work may be required; long driving and sitting will be required
The noise level in the work environment for this position is moderate
All work is outdoors so employees in this position are regularly exposed to outside weather conditions which can include but is not limited to: extreme heat and cold temperatures; inclement weather such as rain, snow, sleet and dust as well as adverse driving conditions including wet roads, icy roads, and fog

Benefits:

Training provided upon obtaining employment for CDL License
We offer paid lodging, a daily per diem when overnight travel is required and we also provide company vehicles for crew’s use to get to and from job sites
Competitive Compensation
Comprehensive benefit package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term disability insurance, 401k retirement plan with company match and tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Up to 7 paid annual Holidays
Willing to train motivated employees who want to get their foot in the door and learn new skills, including equipment operation and utility locating
Rapid advancement is available for those who possess the determination and attitude to progress in their careers
New and updated trucks and equipment 

Applicants are required to pass all company drug testing, submit to a background check and adhere to all OSHA, state, city/municipality safety requirements and training provided by the company as required. 

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