Directional Drill Operator

BT Construction, Inc.; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

BT Construction, Inc. seeks a skilled HDD professional to join our on-site team in Utah. The role requires a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement, and 3+ years of HDD experience on projects of various scales.

You will complete required documentation, inspections, and coordinate on-site activities with crew members. You will follow MUTCD and traffic control training, perform safety tasks, and support daily reports, blueprints interpretation, and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school graduate; some college preferred.
• MUTCD, traffic control, trench shoring, CPR and First Aid training required.
• CDL class A with tanker endorsement and clean driving record.
• 3+ years HDD construction experience on varied scale projects.
• Ability to read blueprints, interpret plans and safety documents.

Responsibilities

• Complete red line drawings, daily reports, accident and maintenance logs as directed by foreman.
• Coordinate on-site activities and educate field personnel.
• Inspect and perform basic maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Interpret blueprints and project hazard analyses to ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Safety procedures

Heavy equipment operation

CDL A license

MUTCD training

Traffic control training

First Aid/CPR

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma

Some college courses

Tools

N/A

Job description

Position Requirements and Responsibilities:

General Requirements:

• High school graduate and some college courses preferred, MUTCD training, traffic control training, trench shoring training, CPR training, First Aid training and motor vehicle training. Writing skills and general math are essential to complete required red line drawings (as directed by the foreman), daily reports (as directed by the foreman), accident reports, equipment maintenance reports and any other required documentation on the project. You must possess a class A CDL with tanker endorsement and no other restrictions on class A CDL license.
• 3 years or more of increasingly responsible experience in the HDD construction industry associated with small to large scale HDD projects. The HDD equipment ranges from 24k lbs. machine up to 140k lbs. machine. Bore mud mixing knowledge.
• Current driver’s license with a driving record to meet the minimum requirements of company insurance agency.
• Skills and ability required to operate and complete pre/post work inspections and minor maintenance of vehicles and equipment of various types.
• English language is required, both in verbal and written forms, as well as be able to interpret blueprints, plans, project hazard analysis forms, instructions, manuals, and any other general company or specific project related safety documents.
• Ability to coordinate assigned activities on the work site, including educating all field personnel or crew members, conducting on-site housekeeping inspections daily.

Physical Ability Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and control equipment and materials up to 50 pounds, have the ability to walk throughout the construction work site, navigating around construction materials and equipment safely.
• Excellent eyesight, with or without correction and excellent hearing.
• Standing, walking, operating equipment and driving for long periods of time.
• The position frequently requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, bending, and lifting.

Work Environment:

• This position requires working in a fast-paced environment with a high commitment in meeting strict deadlines in both emergency and non-emergency situations.
• The employee may be exposed to working conditions that include working near loud, large heavy equipment and near moving mechanical parts.
• This position requires working outdoors in inclement weather conditions, year-round.
• Early start workdays, occasional night and weekend work required.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. This is a full-time position. Employment is contingent on e-verification, pre-employment drug screening, background, and reference checks. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.