Directional Drill Operator & Locator – Field Utilities

SEFNCO Communications Inc; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401k plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

MasTec Utility Services in Florida is seeking a Directional Drill Operator/Locator to safely operate the directional drill and accurately locate the drill head to avoid underground utilities. This role supports the Line team and requires attention to elevation changes and depth planning.

Responsibilities include preparing drills, potholing utilities, verifying existing utilities, mixing water-chemicals for bore operations, and maintaining equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of relevant drilling or utility 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, includingdrill equipment and mixing unit.

Skills

CDL Class A

OSHA 10 Certification

Field experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

MasTec Utility Services in Florida is seeking a Directional Drill Operator/Locator to safely operate the directional drill and accurately locate the drill head to avoid underground utilities. This role supports the Line team and requires attention to elevation changes and depth planning.

Responsibilities include preparing drills, potholing utilities, verifying existing utilities, mixing water-chemicals for bore operations, and maintaining equipment.