Horizontal Directional Drill Operator

Nets International; Missouri; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Horizontal Directional Drilling Operator to join their dynamic team. This role involves setting up and completing drilling operations for underground projects, ensuring quality and safety throughout the process. The successful candidate will work closely with supervisors and laborers to execute tasks efficiently, from drilling to installation. If you have a passion for hands-on work in a collaborative environment and possess the necessary experience, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Horizontal Directional Drilling.
• Strong knowledge of underground utilities and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate Horizontal Directional Drill and oversee crew members.
• Conduct post-job quality checks and maintain equipment.

Skills

Horizontal Directional Drilling

Underground Utilities Knowledge

DOT Regulations

Communication Skills

Job description

Horizontal Directional Drilling Operator

Texas County, United States

contractual

Company Description

NETS is a leading global Solutions Provider and Systems Integrator dedicated empowering the future through our integrated approach and commitment to delivering Innovative, Intelligent, and Integrated Solutions (NETS 3 I’s) Effectively, Efficiently, and Economically (NETS 3 E’s). Our service portfolio covers 3 verticals namely Infrastructure, Digital, and Managed Solutions, and NETS Services include Access Networks (Fixed and Wireless), Enterprise Data Networks, Cloud Solutions, Cyber Security, Automation, Resource Outsourcing, and Managed Services.NETS brings over 4 decades of proven domain expertise, service specialization, and industry leadership, delivering over 3,000+ successful projects. Our 1,000+ highly skilled & professional staff, collaboration with over 50 leading global technology partners, 100+ NETS OEM Partners, and NETS Reach, with offices in the UK, UAE, USA, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, has allowed us to be the preferred trusted partner to over 200 long-standing satisfied customers including fortune 500 companies across 25+ countries.

Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated Horizontal Directional Drilling Operator to join our team. The Directional Drilling Operator will be primarily responsible for setup and completion of drilling variable sized underground holes and pulling back required conduit. Drilling Operator will work with the Outside Plant Supervisor, the Locator and the Laborers to complete job requirements from start to finish on outside plant projects including digging boring pit, directional boring, pulling back of conduit, splicing of conduit sections, pulling fiber through conduit, setting hand holes, backfilling and seeding, core drilling and pot holing, building penetrations and close out pictures and redlines.

Responsibilities:

• Operate Horizontal Directional Drill
• Assist in potholing and remediation
• Assist with setting hand holes and completing tie ins
• Drive equipment to job site
• Confirms with locator/lead the bore path to drill
• Set equipment up including the drill, water tanks and grounding the machine
• Drill out following the predetermined drill path to the exit pit
• Communicate with the locator/lead via radio to confirm the location of the drill head
• Assist with the install of proper pulling gear and hook up product
• Reverse process to install product
• Oversee laborers and/or crew member’s work and monitor time usage
• Conduct post-job quality checks
• Clean, check fluid levels and conduct a visual inspection of vehicle/equipment to assure your vehicle/equipment is performing at optimum safety, perform the required pre-trip, post trip inspections and the required paperwork, perform needed maintenance including winterizing equipment.
• Communicates with Supervisor daily to turn in required paperwork (i.e. Bore log, vehicle maintenance reports, etc.)
• Follows specifications for the job and company policies
• Complies with safety procedures while driving and at job site
• Strive for optimal production while working safely and performing quality work

Reports To

• OSP Operations Manager

Requirements

• 3+ years of demonstrated Horizontal Directional Drilling experience
• Strong knowledge of underground utilities
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations (Vehicle and Operator Qualifications)
• Understanding of client and company work specifications