Horizontal Directional Drilling Operator Locator

Advanced Directional Drilling Solutions Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Advanced Directional Drilling, Inc is seeking a reliable Horizontal Drilling Operator / Locator for the East Coast Florida area. The role involves operating HDD rigs, backhoes, and related equipment, with emphasis on safety and communication with the team.

Candidates should have 2+ years HDD experience, a CDL, clean driving record, and ability to travel across Florida with overnight stays. The position is full-time with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience as a horizontal directional drill rig operator and backhoe operator
• Experience with Falcon F5 Locator preferred
• Ability to read specs and prints
• Clean driving record with CDL license

Responsibilities

• Operate HDD rig and backhoe safely and efficiently.
• Maintain equipment per safety guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with team and supervisor.
• Document maintenance needs and reports.
• Walk bore path, spot utilities, and read specs.
• Ensure proper clearances and safe job site conditions.
• Oversee laborers as needed and monitor productivity.
• Travel across Florida with overnight stays as required.

Skills

Horizontal directional drill

Backhoe operation

Reading prints/specs

Problem-solving

Communication

CDL license

Tools

Falcon F5 Locator

Digi-mark Software

Excel

PDF Prints

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance

Job description

Advanced Directional Drilling, Inc. is seeking a reliable, honest, hard-working Horizontal Drilling Operator / Locator for the East Coast Florida area! Must possess good problem- solving skills and be adaptable. Horizontal Drilling Operator / Locators are responsible for running a variety of tasks associated with underground construction. Will operate heavy equipment and tools associated with construction activities. Must maintain and operate equipment per safety and company guidelines.

The primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Operator/Driller Responsibilities

• Operate horizontal directional drill rig (HDD)
• Operate excavation equipment (backhoe, trencher, hydro-vac, etc.)
• Operate and maintain vehicles and equipment safely at all times
• Report vehicle and equipment maintenance requirements to construction manager
• Repair damaged equipment as directed by the project superintendent
• Document deficiencies in safety practices/equipment to business unit lead
• Must be able to communicate with others to convey information effectively.
• Maintain positive public relations (interact with the customer/public in a courteous manner)

Locator Responsibilities

• Walk and confirm bore path, spot utilities
• Perform job site analysis (JSA) including completion of paperwork
• Ensure there are proper clearances to install the product per standards and company policies
• Record the depth of the tool head as required
• Ensure the drill head is in a good position at the exit pit to connect the product
• Conducts foreman responsibilities, such as overseeing laborers and/or crew member's work and monitors productivity
• Oversee laborers and/or crew member’s work and monitor time usage is productive
• Able to follow and complete tasks assigned by the business unit lead
• Make sure job site is Safe for employee’s and pedestrians
• Ensure one call tickets are current
• Able to read specs and prints

Qualifications

• Preferred 2+ years of related experience as a horizontal directional drill rig operator and backhoe operator. Ability to develop bore path plan to ensure all utilities located
• Preferred 1+ year experience with Falcon F5 Locator;
• Various related equipment operating experience required, such as mini excavator, Vac Truck, etc
• Inspect / maintain job equipment and tools
• Have a clean driving record/; has a CDL license;
• Must be able to travel thru out Florida with some overnight stay as necessary
• Basic Computer Skills- e-mail, photo editing, maintain bore logs, red-line drawings, PDF Prints, Digi-mark Software, and basic Excel

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person