HDD Operator

Company Mission Statement:

At Benton Technical Services (BTS), our mission is to deliver unparalleled quality in bringing fiber to homes and businesses across the United States, supporting the infrastructure of technological advancement, and bridging the rural digital divide. We are committed to excellence in every project, ensuring reliable and high-performance connectivity that empowers our communities, with the agility to tackle projects of any scope. Our dedication to quality work, loyalty to our clients, and fostering strong partnerships are the cornerstones of our company. We strive to be the trusted partner in creating a connected future, driven by honesty and integrity, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to customer satisfaction.

About Benton:

BTS specializes in all aspects of aerial and underground FTTH/FTTP construction. With over 20 years of experience building and maintaining fiber optic and legacy communication systems, we are counted on for our owner-operated team to deliver unparalleled quality and customer service. Our customers have included many of the nation’s largest MSOs and our markets have encompassed everything from urban metro projects to rural communities and in between. Our clients and service partners alike enjoy the benefit of knowing they're working with a reliable and reputable company, dedicated to delivering a hands-on experience, from start to finish.

Job Summary:

The Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Operator is primarily responsible for setup and completion of drilling variable sized underground holes and pulling back required conduit. The Drilling Operator will work with the Locator/Foreman and the Laborers to complete job requirements from start to finish on outside plant projects including digging boring pit, directional boring, pulling back of conduit, splicing of conduit sections, pulling fiber through conduit, setting hand holes, backfilling and seeding, core drilling and pot holing, building penetrations and close out pictures and redlines.

Responsibilities:

• Operate Horizontal Directional Drill
• Assist in potholing and remediation.
• Assist with setting hand holes and completing tie ins.
• Drive equipment to job site
• Confirms with locator/lead the bore path to drill.
• Set equipment up including the drill, water tanks and grounding the machine.
• Drill out following the predetermined drill path to the exit pit.
• Communicate with the locator/lead via radio to confirm the location of the drill head.
• Assist with the installation of proper pulling gear and hook up product.
• Reverse process to install product.
• Oversee laborers and/or crew member’s work and monitor time usage.
• Conduct post-job quality checks.
• Clean, check fluid levels and conduct a visual inspection of vehicle/equipment to assure your 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.
• Communicates with Supervisor daily to turn in required paperwork (i.e., Bore log, vehicle maintenance reports, etc.)
• Follows specifications for the job and company policies.
• Complies with safety procedures while driving and at job site.
• Strive for optimal production while working safely and performing quality work.

Qualifications:

All positions require participation in the federally compliant FMSCA drug and alcohol testing program. This includes both pre-employment and ongoing random testing.

• 1 years of demonstrated Horizontal Directional Drilling experience.
• Strong knowledge of underground utilities
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations (Vehicle and Operator Qualifications) and OSHA regulations
• Understanding of client and company work specifications.
• Ability to comply with the “Operator’s Manual” for your particular equipment.
• Ability to read and comprehend and follow all quality/safety policies and procedures.
• Self-motivated, safety, quality and production minded.
• Maintain valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL Class A) required.
• Knowledge of underground potholing preferred
• Ability to travel and work extended hours; overtime and weekends as needed.
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment during extreme weather conditions at all times of the year.
• Ability to stand, stoop, crouch, kneel, and perform other related physical activities for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and operate necessary materials to include small hand tools, power tools in a safe manner.
• Ability to lift and carry between 50 lbs. to 80 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Must be able to pass DOT required drug test and background check.

Benton Technical Services is an EOE. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, and or sexual orientation/gender identity, age or genetic information. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program