Directional Drill Operator/Locator

Company Info: Guardian Construction Company is a family owned and operated underground utility and restoration contractor located in New Castle, DE since 1976. We are a full service general contractor working with both private and public entities in the state of Delaware consisting of but not limited to gas, electric, asphalt and concrete restoration, ,erosion control, grading, excavation, pavement removal, traffic control, patching and pavement of all sizes, shapes and thicknesses. There are opportunities for growth within our company. We work throughout the state of Delaware. Come join a successful and committed team.

Seeking experienced candidates in Operating Directional Drill Boring Machine!

Skills / Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must have a valid drivers license
• Minimum of 2-5 years of operating/locating directional boring machine and hydro-vac
• Understanding ground conditions for drilling/boring and construction of buried and underground facilities
• Operating and maintaining all vehicles, test and digging equipment in a safe and responsible manner
• Working with excavation tools such as shovel, spade, pick, trencher, backhoe, cable plow, etc.; and other duties as assigned.
• Read communications prints for placing conduit or cables underground
• Experience with Utility placement in Public Right of Way
• Must be familiar with One Call laws in the area of operation
• Set equipment up including the drill, water tanks and grounding the machine
• Drill out following the predetermined drill path to the exit pit
• Calculate speeds and feeds
• Load and unload tools and use a pre-setter to determine lengths
• Understand and adjust to hold geometric dimensions and tolerance
• Communicate with the locator/lead via radio to confirm the location of the drill head
• Back-pull conduits and cables from exit pit to drill pit
• Assist with the install of proper pulling gear and hook up product
• Oversee laborers and/or crew members work and monitor time usage
• Solid work history of success with no damage on drill / boring machine
• Certifications and/or extensive experience in operating hand and power tools, drills, and boring machines a plus
• Ability to spot/expose and identify utilities after they have been located
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, subcontractors, and clients
• Ability to read blueprints
• The ability to use a computer and navigate the required software
• Keep pace with production schedules
• Daily maintenance checks on machines
• Conduct post-job quality checks
• Follows specifications for the job and company policies
• Complies with safety procedures while driving and at job site
• Do basic math
• Use simple measuring devices
• Set up jobs on the machine
• Read blueprints to program and run work pieces
• Must be able to adapt to outside working conditions (sun/rain/temperature fluctuations)
• Must be able to bend/kneel/stand/walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift/push/pull 75 pounds regularly
• Must have strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must have strong communication skills
• Clean, check fluid levels and conduct a visual inspection of vehicle/equipment to assure vehicle/equipment is performing at optimum safety
• Perform the required pre-trip, post trip inspections and the required paperwork, perform needed maintenance including winterizing equipment.

Required experience:

• Operating directional drill boring machine and hydro-vac: 2-5 years

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person