Traveling HDD Operator & Locator – CDL A

Push Inc.; Anthon (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dis

401K with company match

Competitive pay; weekly checks

Paid PTO and holidays

Bonus potential

Training & Advancement opportunities

In-house CDL program

Referral bonus

Job summary

PUSH, Inc. is seeking a CDL Directional Drill Operator/Locator (HDD) to install fiber, copper, coax, 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 other team members.

Responsibilities include operating bore equipment, maintaining bore profiles, reading prints and schematics, and coordinating locating work. This field role requires travel and the ability to work outdoors in all weather.

Qualifications

• Experience with Horizontal Directional Drilling around utilities in rural and urban areas.
• Ability to read prints and schematics for drilling projects.
• Familiar with procedures and tools for underground utility installations.

Responsibilities

• Operates Directional Bore equipment for installation of underground cable conduit or utilities.
• Ensure proper steering based on job preparations and projections.
• Maintain bore profile plots and provide drilling data to customers.
• Abide by safety procedures and attend mandatory safety meetings.
• Inspect and maintain equipment, including routine maintenance.
• Reads utility locates and coordinates day lighting of facilities.
• Assist with all aspects of the job including basic labor responsibilities.
• Setup and cleanup of work site including traffic and pedestrian control.

Skills

HDD operation

Read prints/schematics

Mentor/train teammates

Tools

Vermeer units

Ditch Witch units

Locating equipment

Job description

PUSH, Inc. is seeking a CDL Directional Drill Operator/Locator (HDD) to install fiber, copper, coax, 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 other team members.

Responsibilities include operating bore equipment, maintaining bore profiles, reading prints and schematics, and coordinating locating work. This field role requires travel and the ability to work outdoors in all weather.