Field-Based Directional Drill Operator & Locator

EC Source Services, LLC; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 91,693,000; 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 is seeking a Directional Drill Operator/Locator to safely operate the directional drill and locate the drill head to avoid underground utilities. This role supports the Line team in field operations.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, 1 year of relevant experience, a valid CDL Class A with tanker endorsement, and OSHA 10 certification. Preferred: 3+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, or equivalent.
• 1 year of relevant experience.
• Valid CDL Class A driver's license with tanker endorsement.
• OSHA 10 Certification.
• Preferred: 3 or more years of experience.

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

Tools

CDL Class A with Tanker Endorsement

OSHA 10 Certification

Job description

MasTec Utility Services is seeking a Directional Drill Operator/Locator to safely operate the directional drill and locate the drill head to avoid underground utilities. This role supports the Line team in field operations.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, 1 year of relevant experience, a valid CDL Class A with tanker endorsement, and OSHA 10 certification. Preferred: 3+ years of experience.