HDD Operator (Driller)

Responsibilities

• Operate Horizontal Directional Drill
• Absorb potholing and remediation tasks
• Set hand holes and complete tie-ins
• Drive equipment to job site
• Confirm with locator/lead the bore path to drill
• Set up equipment including drill, water tanks, and ground the machine
• Drill 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 members' work and monitor time usage
• Conduct post-job quality checks
• Clean, check fluid levels, and conduct a visual inspection of vehicle/equipment to assure performance
• Perform required pre-trip, post-trip inspections and paperwork, perform needed maintenance including winterizing equipment
• Communicate with Supervisor daily to turn in required paperwork (i.e., Bore log, vehicle maintenance reports, etc.)
• Follow specifications for the job and company policies
• Comply with safety procedures while driving and at job site
• Strive for optimal production while working safely and performing quality work

Qualifications

• 1+ years of demonstrated Horizontal Directional Drilling experience
• Strong knowledge of underground utilities
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations (Vehicle and Operator Qualifications) and OSHA regulations
• Understanding of client and company work specifications
• Ability to comply with the “Operator’s Manual” for your particular equipment
• Ability to read and comprehend and follow all quality/safety policies and procedures
• Self-motivated, safety, quality and production minded
• Maintain valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL Class A)
• Knowledge of underground potholing preferred
• Ability to travel and work extended hours; overtime and weekends as needed
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment during extreme weather conditions at all times of the year
• Ability to stand, stoop, crouch, kneel, and perform other related physical activities for long periods of time
• Ability to lift and operate necessary materials to include small hand tools, power tools in a safe manner
• Ability to lift and carry between 50 lbs. to 80 lbs. on a regular basis
• Authorized to work in the United States

Physical Requirements

• Drive and operate a vehicle, and/or bucket truck
• Ability to safely work from heights, up to 50’ in bucket truck or ladder
• Manage pole climbing, working at heights, handling ladders, and pushing, pulling and bending equipment
• Ability to sit, stand, climb, kneel, bend, lift, crawl, squat, reach and utilize both hands and feet in an aerial and underground capacity

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to heat, cold, dust, wet, vibration and very loud noise
• Traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching
• Repeated and frequent ability to lift, from floor to above head 80 lbs. continuously and push and/or pull 50-pound loads at a time
• Physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas
• Stand and walk up to eight hours per day and climb multiple sets of stairs while carrying materials weighing between 40 and 60 pounds
• Clear vision to allow differences in colors, shades, and brightness
• Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers
• Flexibility in scheduling to meet the needs of the business