Directional Bore Operator / 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

This position performs tasks required for the operation of directional drill including set-up and bore path completion for the construction/upgrade of communications conduit, gas, water, sewer, etc.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Load and unload directional bore equipment in a manner that is secure and damage free

Transport associated tools, materials and/or equipment in a safe manner

Complete a daily inspection on bore equipment prior to commencing work

Prepare the drill fluid based on site conditions prior to boring commencing

In conjunction with bore crew, locate/operate the directional drill using the selected bore heads and back reamers to place cables

Operate horizontal directional drill equipment in accordance with company and industry standards

Responsible for locating cables and verification in accordance with blueprints

Identifies utilities in the construction area and bore path

Connect/stub-up conduit and wire

Dig pits, trenches or potholes as required including windows when crossing utilities

Restores and/or landscapes disturbed areas of the jobsite

Accurately complete all required company documentation for each assignment according to established company standards and procedures (i.e. timesheet, vehicle log, expense report)

Adhere to all established company safety policies and perform work in a safe manner.

Perform other duties and tasks as assigned in order to help team complete a project

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to read and interpret engineering/construction prints, plans and specifications

Knowledge of utility depths and placements

Possess general knowledge of construction practices

Ability to work in various environments/settings with moderate to loud noise levels

Ability to work in trenches, manholes and tunnels

Must have attention to detail and be thorough in completing work tasks

Ability to work efficiently, independently and collaboratively within a team environment Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

Ability to move materials/equipment weighing up to 80 pounds

Ability to manage multiple tasks with changing priorities to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment with constant interruptions

Ability to work efficiently, independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Able to work 10+ hours in a day when necessary

Willing to work outside in varying weather conditions

Travel

Weekly travel is required for this position. Company will pay hotel expenses (shared room) and per diem

Preferred Education and Experience

One year of experience operating a directional borer preferably in the telecommunications field

Previous rock boring experience

Class A CDL

Directional Bore Operator/ Locator

Summary/Objective

This position performs tasks required for the operation of directional drill including set-up and bore path completion for the construction/upgrade of communications conduit, gas, water, sewer, etc.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Load and unload directional bore equipment in a manner that is secure and damage free

• Transport associated tools, materials and/or equipment in a safe manner

• Complete a daily inspection on bore equipment prior to commencing work

• Prepare the drill fluid based on site conditions prior to boring commencing

• In conjunction with bore crew, locate/operate the directional drill using the selected bore heads and back reamers to place cables

• Operate horizontal directional drill equipment in accordance with company and industry standards

• Responsible for locating cables and verification in accordance with blueprints

• Identifies utilities in the construction area and bore path

• Connect/stub-up conduit and wire

• Dig pits, trenches or potholes as required including windows when crossing utilities

• Restores and/or landscapes disturbed areas of the jobsite

• Accurately complete all required company documentation for each assignment according to established company standards and procedures (i.e. timesheet, vehicle log, expense report)

• Adhere to all established company safety policies and perform work in a safe manner.

• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned in order to help team complete a project

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret engineering/construction prints, plans and specifications

• Knowledge of utility depths and placements

• Possess general knowledge of construction practices

• Ability to work in various environments/settings with moderate to loud noise levels

• Ability to work in trenches, manholes and tunnels

• Must have attention to detail and be thorough in completing work tasks

• Ability to work efficiently, independently and collaboratively within a team environment Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

• Ability to move materials/equipment weighing up to 80 pounds

• Ability to manage multiple tasks with changing priorities to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment with constant interruptions

• Ability to work efficiently, independently and collaboratively within a team environment

• Able to work 10+ hours in a day when necessary

• Willing to work outside in varying weather conditions

Travel

• Weekly travel is required for this position. Company will pay hotel expenses (shared room) and per diem

Preferred Education and Experience

• One year of experience operating a directional borer preferably in the telecommunications field

• Previous rock boring experience

• Class A CDL

Requirements

Please note that only applications from individuals residing in the United States will be considered for this position. We appreciate your understanding and thank all applicants for their interest.