Directional Drill Operator

Congruex; Zanesville (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Congruex is seeking an Operator I, II, or III to operate heavy machinery for construction or excavation projects. The role requires adherence to safety policies, equipment maintenance, and daily communication with managers.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading equipment, setup/breakdown, and working near utilities with proper planning for underground obstacles. A valid driver's license and DOT medical card are required, with CDL tanker endorsement preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 1-year prior experience using locating equipment to find underground utilities.
• Experience operating heavy equipment near active utilities.
• Must be familiar with location systems.
• Ability to operate multiple heavy machines (roller, skid steer, backhoe, excavator, vacuum truck, bore machine).
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• CDL with tanker endorsement or willingness to obtain.
• DOT Medical Card.
• Experience with Ditch Witch and Vermeer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment in compliance with safety policies.
• Load and unload equipment from vehicles and trailers.
• Maintain and document equipment status and daily job communications.
• Load, haul, and position machinery; set up and break down safely.
• Work near active utilities and avoid strikes; follow shoring procedures and rigging as needed.
• Assist with conduit placement, potholing, concrete work, and asphalt placement as required.
• Communicate with supervisors for job details and plan routes around utilities.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

CDL with tanker endorsement

Valid driver’s license

DOT Medical Card

Safety compliance

Equipment maintenance

Rigging and setting of structures

Communication with supervisors

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Ditch Witch

Vermeer

Job description

Job Title: Operator I, II, III

Reports To: Construction Manager

Employment Status: Hourly (Non-exempt)

We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to any other employees in the same or similar role.

Who Is Congruex

Congruex was formed in 2016 to take advantage of historic demand for digital connectivity.

Our founders are deeply rooted in the industry and have collectively built some of the country’s largest communications infrastructure.

We design and build digital infrastructure across the nation by providing engineering, construction, and specialty solutions with integrated delivery or as an a la carte service. The work we do enables everything in the modern world to operate, from healthcare and energy to transportation and social interactions.

Our vision is to be the best provider of digital infrastructure solutions in the U.S. and our core values of GRIT connect everything we do. Will you join us?

Job Summary

The Operator will operate heavy machinery for construction or excavation projects in a safe manner, avoiding utilities and other obstacles.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment in compliance with the company's operating safety policies and procedures.
• Load and unload equipment from vehicles and trailers.
• Responsible for regular maintenance and care of the assigned heavy equipment, produce any documentation needed for each job, daily communication with managers is a must.
• Loads and hauls the machine.
• Drives, sets up, and breaks down safely and efficiently.
• Operates heavy equipment near active utilities.
• Have knowledge of shoring systems and how to use them
• Rigging and setting of structures
• Along with operating must be willing to assist in other activities such as but not limited to
• Placement of conduit in open trenches
• Proofing conduits
• Potholing existing utilities
• Forming and pouring of concrete
• Placement of asphalt
• Avoids any marked utilities and implements all precautions to prevent utility strikes.
• Communicates with supervisors for job details.
• Before the equipment is utilized, walks path to ensure all utilities have been located and develops a plan for going above or below each utility or obstacle in the path.
• Inspects and maintains job equipment.
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures, standards, and safety rules.
• May be required to work additional hours and/or weekends, as needed, to meet deadlines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 1-year prior experience using the locating equipment to find any underground utilities.
• Must have experience operating heavy equipment near active utilities.
• Must be familiar with location systems.
• Ability to operate an asphalt roller, skid steer, backhoe, mini excavator, vacuum truck, bore machine, and other heavy equipment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Possession of a commercial driver's license (CDL) with tanker endorsement or a willingness to obtain the license.
• DOT Medical Card.
• Experience with Ditch Witch and Vermeer is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able and willing to work outdoors, subject to inclement weather conditions
• Must be able to maintain visual and audible contact with other crewman and all moving or stationary persons/vehicles/objects to ensure safe coordination of movement
• Must be able to work around heavy equipment and machinery
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit or be in other physically demanding positions for long periods of time
• Must be able to work while wearing safety boots, safety glasses, hardhat, and any applicable safety gear

Required Licences/Certificates/Registrations

• DOT Medical Card
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• First Aid Certification
• Flagger Certification
• Competent Person Certification
• OSHA 10