Directional Drill Operator / Locator

Motion Recruitment; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; 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 Smithfield, VA to support underground utility construction projects. You will operate bore equipment and assist foremen on site, ensuring safe, efficient progress.

Candidates should hold a CDL-A, meet DOT requirements, and be capable of reading blueprints. Travel may be required; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Competitive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• CDL-A required or highly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and follow job specifications.
• Strong communication with teammates and supervisors.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Willingness to travel for jobs.

Responsibilities

• Operate directional 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 when needed.
• Work in the field with crews to complete work.

Skills

CDL-A

Blueprint reading

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Willingness to travel

Job description

Directional Drill Operator / Locator

Location: 20051 Spring Lake Dr, Smithfield, VA 23430

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