Directional Drill Operator / Locator

Motion Recruitment; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Wellness Program

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Program

Profit Sharing

Paid Leave Benefits

Teammate Assistance Program

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Directional Drill Operator / Locator in Chesapeake, VA. You will operate directional bore equipment and assist the crew on field tasks, while maintaining compliance with DOT standards. Familiarity with blueprints and a CDL-A is highly valued.

Responsibilities include operating trenchers, plows, backhoes, and other equipment, supporting foremen, and traveling as needed. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. On-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL-A license preferred
• Meet all DOT requirements (physical and drug testing)
• Previous knowledge and experience of underground utility installations
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and follow job specifications
• Strong communication with teammates
• Willingness to travel
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

• OperateDirectional bore equipment for underground utility construction
• Assist foreman and/or supervisors with duties
• Operate trenchers, plows, backhoes, and bobcats
• Operate tampers, jackhammers, drills, and saws as needed
• Work in the field with crews completing work

Job description

Directional Drill Operator / Locator

Location: 218 Sampson Creek Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322

Proficient in BOTH operating and locating HDD equipment, and also holds & maintains a class A CDL license w/ a tanker endorsement. Also capable of performing manual labor tasks to support our work (cable pulling, testholing, restoration, etc.)

Equipment models: JT-10, JT-20, JT-24

Description

Responsibilities

• Will be responsible for operating directional bore equipment for underground utility construction
• Will be assisting foreman and/or supervisors with all duties
• Will be responsible for operating trenchers, plows, backhoes, and bobcats
• Will be required to operate tampers, jackhammers, drills, and saws when needed
• Will also work in the field with the crews completing work

Requirements & Qualifications

• Candidates that hold a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A) highly preferred
• Meet all DOT requirements (physical and drug testing)
• Must have previous knowledge and experience of underground utility installations
• Ideal candidates will have the ability to read and interpret blueprints and follow job specifications and orders
• Ability to communicate with Teammates
• Willingness to work and follow directions
• Willingness to travel a plus
• Bilingual English / Spanish is a plus

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Leave Benefits
• Teammate Assistance Program