Directional Drill Operator

2 weeks ago


Grand Rapids, United States Utility Contracting Company Full time

**Directional Drill Operator / Locator Summary**: Utility contracting is seeking a full-time Horizontal Directional Drill Operator / Locator who is interested in building a long-term career in the HDD industry. This job is on-site throughout the state of Michigan.

**Directional Drill Operator / Locator Pay & Perks**:

- $19.00 - $24.00 per hour based on experience
- Total Compensation Package Range $32.24-$37.99
- Monday - Friday (Travel may be required)
- Medical Insurance 100% Employer Funded
- Vision and Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Holidays / PTO
- Employer-Sponsored Retirement Program
- Travel Expense Reimbursement
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Referral program
- Employee assistance program

**Directional Drill Operator / Locator Qualifications**:

- Must have experience operating HDD or similar equipment
- Clean Insurable driving record
- Must be able to obtain a CDL medical card within 90 days of hire
- Must be willing to work overtime, be on-call, and travel
- Must be team-oriented

**Directional Drill Operator / Locator** **Duties**:

- Operate Drilling equipment
- Locate the bore path for the Drilling equipment
- Preform daily maintenance on all jobsite equipment and vehicles
- Ensure proper bore rig set-up, & fluid mixing
- Ensure proper piloting and down-hole reaming to maximize daily production
- Able to operate HDD Tracking systems
- Able to locate and pothole necessary utility lines
- Demonstrate good judgment in the field
- Work as a team in tandem with the crew foreman and other crew members
- Perform all duties adhering to company safety procedures and policies

**About Us**: Utility Contracting Co. is an outside plant telecommunications construction contractor based out of Sparta Michigan. We provide construction services that include: Vacuum excavation, Locating, Fiber splicing, Aerial placing/wrecking, Directional drilling, Plowing, and much more. We understand that our success as a company is due to the tremendous work ethic, and integrity of our entire team.

Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 45 - 55 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- High school or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (preferred)

License/Certification:

- CDL A (preferred)
- Driver's License (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 75% (preferred)

Work Location: On the road



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