CDL HDD Operator & Locator - Utility Install Pro

PUSH, Inc.; Paradise (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dis

401K with Company Match up to 3%

Competitive pay, weekly checks

Paid PTO and Holidays

Bonus Potential

Training & Advancement Opportunities

Apprenticeship Opportunities

In-house CDL Program

Referral Bonus Program

And Much More!

Job summary

PUSH, Inc. is seeking a CDL Directional Drill Operator/Locator (HDD) to install fiber-optic and other utilities using HDD trenchless methods.

The role requires experience reading prints and schematics and the ability to train and mentor other team members. Responsibilities include operating HDD bore equipment, ensuring accurate steering, maintaining bore profiles, following safety procedures, and coordinating locates and day lighting of utilities in rural and urban projects.

Qualifications

• Experience with Horizontal Directional Drilling around utilities in rural and urban areas.
• Ability to travel and be away from home for extended periods.
• Experience reading prints and schematics.
• Ability to train and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Operates Directional Bore equipment for installation of underground cable conduit or utilities.
• Ensure proper steering based on the noted job preparations and projections.
• Operates construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade alignment specification.
• Maintain bore profile plots and provide customer with directional drilling data.
• Abide all company and manufacturer safety procedures and industry safety standards, in addition to attending mandatory safety meetings.
• Responsible for the inspection and maintenance of all equipment, including routine maintenance by greasing, oiling, and making minor repairs on equipment, as necessary.
• Reads utility locates and coordinating day lighting of these facilities.
• Assist with all aspects of the job including basic labor responsibilities.
• Ensure that setup and cleanup of work site is completed properly, including traffic and pedestrian control measures.

Skills

HDD experience

Print reading

Mentoring

Education

CDL Class A

Tools

Vermeer machinery

Ditch Witch machinery

Locating equipment

Job description

PUSH, Inc. is seeking a CDL Directional Drill Operator/Locator (HDD) to install fiber-optic and other utilities using HDD trenchless methods.

The role requires experience reading prints and schematics and the ability to train and mentor other team members. Responsibilities include operating HDD bore equipment, ensuring accurate steering, maintaining bore profiles, following safety procedures, and coordinating locates and day lighting of utilities in rural and urban projects.