Traveling Directional Drilling Operator & Locator

Cable Services Group; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel expenses covered

Per diem

Job summary

Cable Services Group is seeking a Directional Bore Operator/ Locator to join our crew in the Williamsport area. This is a travel position with extended away-from-home periods; local assignments are the exception.

You will operate directional drill equipment to install conduits and cables and must read engineering drawings to verify bore paths. The role requires the ability to work in varying weather, manage multiple tasks, and perform heavy lifting as part of a crew on projects throughout the

Qualifications

• Familiar with reading and interpreting engineering/construction prints and plans.
• Knowledge of utility depths and placements.
• Ability to work in various environments with moderate to loud noise levels.
• Must be comfortable working 10+ hours and in varying weather.
• Experience preferred in telecommunications bore work or rock boring.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload bore equipment securely and safely.
• Transport tools and materials to job sites.
• Inspect bore equipment daily before use.
• Prepare drill fluids based on site conditions.
• Locate/operate directional drill and place cables per blueprints.
• Identify utilities and verify bore paths.
• Connect conduits and wire, dig pits and restore disturbed areas.
• Complete timesheets and logs in a timely manner.
• Follow safety policies and work as part of a crew.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Construction prints interpretation

Ability to work in loud environments

Team player

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Manual material handling

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Adaptability to long hours

Education

Class A CDL

Job description

Cable Services Group is seeking a Directional Bore Operator/ Locator to join our crew in the Williamsport area. This is a travel position with extended away-from-home periods; local assignments are the exception.

You will operate directional drill equipment to install conduits and cables and must read engineering drawings to verify bore paths. The role requires the ability to work in varying weather, manage multiple tasks, and perform heavy lifting as part of a crew on projects throughout the