HDD Operator & Locator for Underground Utility Cabling

PUSH, Inc.; Bloomingdale (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with Company Match

Paid PTO

Training & Advancement

Apprenticeship

CDL Program

Referral Bonus

Weekly Pay

Paid Holidays

Job summary

PUSH, Inc. is seeking a CDL Directional Drill Operator/Locator (HDD) to install fiber, copper, and power cables using trenchless HDD methods. Must have HDD experience around utilities in rural and urban areas and be able to train and mentor team members.

The role requires reading prints and schematics, operating rigs, and maintaining equipment while adhering to safety standards. Travel for extended periods and outdoor work are expected components of the job.

Qualifications

• Experience with Horizontal Directional Drilling around utilities in rural and urban areas.
• Ability to read prints and schematics and interpret project data.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screenings.
• Demonstrated field experience operating HDD rigs and locating equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates Directional Bore equipment for installation of underground cable conduit or utilities.
• Ensure proper steering based on the noted job preparations and projections.
• Operates construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade alignment specification.
• Maintain bore profile plots and provide customer with directional drilling data.
• Abide all company and manufacturer safety procedures and industry safety standards, in addition to attending mandatory safety meetings.
• Responsible for the inspection and maintenance of all equipment, including routine maintenance by greasing, oiling, and making minor repairs on equipment, as necessary.
• Reads utility locates and coordinating day lighting of these facilities.
• Assist with all aspects of the job including basic labor responsibilities.
• Ensure that setup and cleanup of work site is completed properly, including traffic and pedestrian control measures.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Prints & schematics

Mentoring others

Equipment operation

Education

CDL Class A license

Tools

Vermeer

Ditch Witch

Job description

PUSH, Inc. is seeking a CDL Directional Drill Operator/Locator (HDD) to install fiber, copper, and power cables using trenchless HDD methods. Must have HDD experience around utilities in rural and urban areas and be able to train and mentor team members.

The role requires reading prints and schematics, operating rigs, and maintaining equipment while adhering to safety standards. Travel for extended periods and outdoor work are expected components of the job.