Directional Bore Operator & Cable Locator

Cable Services Company, Inc.; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cable Services Company, Inc. is seeking a Directional Bore Operator/ Locator to perform tasks for the operation of directional drilling for the construction and upgrade of communications conduit, gas, water, and sewer systems.

Responsibilities include set-up, bore path completion, tool handling, utility identification, cabling, trenching, and site restoration with attention to safety and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret engineering/construction prints, plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of utility depths and placements.
• Possess general knowledge of construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload directional bore equipment safely.
• Transport tools, materials and equipment securely.
• Perform daily inspection of bore equipment.
• Prepare drill fluid based on site conditions.
• Operate directional drill with bore heads and back reamers to place cables.
• Locate/verify cables against blueprints.
• Identify utilities and bore paths.
• Connect/stub-up conduit and wire.
• Dig pits and trenches as required, including windows across utilities.
• Restore disturbed areas of the jobsite and landscape as needed.
• Complete time sheets, vehicle logs, and expense reports accurately.

Skills

Reading prints

Utility depths

Construction practices

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Physical stamina

Education

Class A CDL

Job description

Cable Services Company, Inc. is seeking a Directional Bore Operator/ Locator to perform tasks for the operation of directional drilling for the construction and upgrade of communications conduit, gas, water, and sewer systems.

Responsibilities include set-up, bore path completion, tool handling, utility identification, cabling, trenching, and site restoration with attention to safety and documentation standards.