Drill OperatorLocator DCI

Danella Construction, Inc.; Archdale (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Company Vehicle

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for skilled Drill Operators/Locators to enhance their operations. This role involves safely operating heavy machinery, conducting pre-job safety analyses, and ensuring the proper installation of underground utilities. Candidates should have experience with directional bore machines and be able to lift heavy materials. The company offers a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental coverage after 90 days, and a company vehicle for eligible applicants. Join a team committed to safety and excellence in utility construction!

Qualifications

• Experienced in operating directional bore machines and using locating equipment.
• Knowledgeable in mud-mixing for various soil conditions.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate equipment and perform pre-trip checks.
• Place underground utilities and report unsafe conditions.

Skills

Directional Bore Operation

Locating Equipment Usage

Mud-Mixing Knowledge

Safety Awareness

Tools

Backhoes

Excavators

Directional Bore Machine

Jack Hammer

Chop Saws

Tampers

Rollers

Vibratory Plates

Water Pump

Air Ventilator

Gas Monitors

Basic Hand Tools

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.