Horizontal Directional Drilling Operator / Locator

Advanced Directional Drilling Solutions

Horizontal Directional Drilling Operator / Locator

South Daytona, FL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $20.00 - $29.00 per hour

    Benefits:

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    10 hour shift

    Monday to Friday

    Work Location: In person