What are the responsibilities and job description for the Directional Boring Locator position at Hoerr Construction, Inc.?
Who we are?
Hoerr Construction, Inc. was founded in 1994 and focuses on the underground construction field. As a union contractor, the key services we offer include directional drilling, sewer inspection and cleaning, CIPP pipe lining, and water and sanitary sewer construction.
Key Job Duties for this position include:
- Read, analyze, and interpret the information shown on utility maps to understand the presence and location of underground utilities.
- Use locating equipment to locate, detect underground utilities.
- Use locating equipment to direct and assist the directional bore operator to safely and successfully complete directional boring projects.
- Perform other general labor tasks related to the directional boring process and other underground construction.
- Confined space entry in manholes and vaults.
- Assist with setup and break down of equipment as needed.
- Use of hand tools, shovels, ladders, and other similar items.
- Hand digging using a shovel.
- Assist with traffic control.
- Safely operate company vehicles.
- Perform other general duties as assigned.
- Report job information using tablets, laptops, phones or other methods.
Job Requirements:
- Valid Class A CDL is required. Air brakes and tanker endorsements preferred.
- Prior experience working as a locator on a directional bore crew.
- Willing to travel to jobsites throughout Illinois.
- Basic skills with Microsoft Office applications. Comfortable using technology. Willing and able to learn new software programs.
- Willing to show a commitment to company safety practices.
- If not already a union laborer, willing to become a union member and get a union card (we can assist with this process).
- Attention to detail.
- Able to work well in a team environment.
- Able to regularly lift 50 pounds and occasionally lift 50 – 100 pounds.
- Able and willing to work outdoors in various positions such as kneeling, standing, crouching.
- Able to effectively use basic tools such as shovel, ladder, and other misc. hand tools.
- Able to be productive and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Willing to work overtime hours as needed.
What we offer:
- Modern, well-maintained vehicles and equipment
- Opportunity for personal growth and development
- Solid, competitive compensation and benefits package (varies by union) including health, vacation, and retirement benefits.
- Annual clothing and boot allowance.
Hoerr Construction, Inc. is an Equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Directional Bore Locating: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CDL Class A (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Goodfield, IL 61742 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21
