Directional Drill Operator/Locator — Field Bore Expert

EC Source; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability and Life insurance

401k plan

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Job summary

MasTec Utility Services is seeking a Directional Drill Operator/Locator for field-based projects in Delaware. You will safely operate the directional drill to place product underground and locate the drill head to adjust depths and avoid utilities, supporting the Line team and coordinating with department personnel.

Key responsibilities include preparing the drill, potholing utilities, verifying existing utilities, handling water and mud mixes, and ensuring safe, efficient bore shots.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, or equivalent.
• 1 year of relevant experience.
• Valid CDL Class A driver's license with tanker endorsement.
• OSHA 10 Certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate the drill rig efficiently. Prepare job and drill so that the shot can be performed safely.
• Pothole all utilities that will either be paralleled or crossed during the bore shot.
• Verify existing utilities.
• Fill water tanks with water.
• Combine water with chemicals for boring according to the ground you are drilling in.
• Locate the drill head from point A to point B without hitting any utilities at the correct depth.
• Hook up swivel, reamer, and pipe product that will be pulled back to complete the bore shot.
• Before the bore shot is started, walk out bore shot to ensure all utilities have been located and develop a plan for going above or below each utility or obstacle in the bore path.
• Pull back the product with the correct hole opener and utilize the correct mud mixture to ensure that the product makes it from point B to point A.
• Inspect and maintain job equipment, including drill equipment and mixing unit.

Education

High school diploma, or equivalent

OSHA 10 Certification

Job description

MasTec Utility Services is seeking a Directional Drill Operator/Locator for field-based projects in Delaware. You will safely operate the directional drill to place product underground and locate the drill head to adjust depths and avoid utilities, supporting the Line team and coordinating with department personnel.

Key responsibilities include preparing the drill, potholing utilities, verifying existing utilities, handling water and mud mixes, and ensuring safe, efficient bore shots.