Drill Operator/Locator - DCI

Danella Companies, Inc.; Chesapeake, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Job summary

Danella Companies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Drill Operator/Locator to support field operations in Chesapeake, VA. You will operate directional bore and locating equipment and place underground utilities according to project requirements.

Candidates must pass a DOT physical and drug/alcohol screening, be able to lift 90 lbs, and work safely on site; a company vehicle is provided for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Experience operating directional bore machine and/or locating equipment.
• Mud-mixing knowledge in different soil conditions.
• DOT physical, drug/alcohol screen and background check required; lift at least 90 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Pre-trip equipment and check fluids, grease, and securing loads.
• Safely operate equipment and perform daily JHA reviews.
• Report unsafe conditions to foreman and follow directions for utilities placement.
• Place underground utilities and operate listed tools safely.
• Maintain safe work practices and operate backhoes, excavators, bore machines, and related tools.

Skills

Directional bore operation

Equipment safety

Heavy lifting

Tools

Directional bore machine

Locating equipment

Mud-mixing

Job description

OVERVIEW

• Danella, a national utility contractor, is adding Drill Operator/ Locator to its operations. We are seeking experienced Drill operators/ locators, compensation based on experience.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance after 90 days.
• Company vehicle for applicants over 21 years old.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pre-trip equipment prior to operation of equipment (Check and maintain fluids in equipment as directed, grease vehicle as directed, load material on equipment and secure as directed, etc.)
• Safely operate equipment
• Participate in pre-job JHA (Job Hazard Analysis) daily
• Report any unsafe conditions to your foreman
• Operate tools as directed by foreman
• Place underground utilities as directed (This would include, but not be limited to carrying pipe, bags of bentonite and/or other heavy items, jack hammering, shoveling, tamping, installing pipe, duct and/or cable)
• At all times work in a safe manner
• Machines, tools, equipment, and work aids to be operated/directed: backhoes, excavators, directional bore machine, jack hammer, chop saws, tampers, rollers, vibratory plates, water pump, air ventilator, gas monitors, basic hand tools.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experienced in the operation of directional bore machine and or the use of the locating equipment.
• Knowledge of mud-mixing in different soil conditions.
• All successful candidates will have passed both a DOT physical examination and drug/alcohol screen - along with a background check. Must be able to lift at least 90 lbs.