UGE Directional Drill Operator/Locator

MasTec Utility Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution, gas distribution construction, and turnkey solutions for water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Backed by decades of experience, unrivaled industry skills, and a deep commitment to core values, MUS delivers safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible services that provide extraordinary value to clients. As a purpose-driven company, our core values guide strategy, performance, and culture, fostering an inclusive environment where team members can grow, thrive, and make an impact.

About the role

The Directional Drill Operator/Locator is responsible for safely operating the directional drill to place product underground and locate the drill head to understand elevation changes, making decisions on drilling depths to avoid hitting underground utilities. This position supports the Line team and collaborates with department personnel.

Responsibilities

• Operate the drill rig efficiently.
• Prepare job and drill to perform the shot safely.
• Pothole all utilities that will either be paralleled or crossed during the bore shot.
• Verify existing utilities.
• Fill water tanks with water and combine with chemicals for boring according to ground conditions.
• Locate the drill head from point A to point B without hitting any utilities at the correct depth.
• Hook up swivel, reamer, and pipe product that will be pulled back to complete the bore shot.
• Walk out bore shot before starting to ensure all utilities have been located and develop a plan for navigating above or below each utility or obstacle.
• Pull back the product with the correct hole opener and utilize the correct mud mixture to ensure the product makes it from point B to point A.
• Inspect and maintain job equipment, including drill equipment and mixing unit.

Requirements

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of relevant experience.
• Valid CDL Class A driver’s license with tanker endorsement.
• OSHA 10 Certification (preferred).

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of experience (preferred).

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates in a field environment, routinely requiring extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Work occurs in inclement weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind. The role is physically active, requiring the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Must have clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships, precise hand-eye coordination, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Disability and Life insurance.
• 401k plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase plan.