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Directional Drill Operator

Southeast Connections, LLC
Indian, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/8/2025

Southeast Connections, LLC, provides inclusive infrastructure solutions for the natural gas industry. We construct the systems and facilities to transport the nation's cleanest burning energy resource. Southeast Connections offers complete construction services, including pipeline construction, installation, maintenance, repairs, stations, facility modification, and new construction. From Senior Management to the "boots on the ground", Southeast Connections, LLC is dedicated & determined to remain the industry leader and earn continued client respect through our professionalism.

We offer excellent compensation and industry-leading benefits, such as health, dental and vision, life insurance, STD, and LTD, starting on DAY 1. Eligibility for Company matching 401K benefit after three months of employment.


Position Overview:

Oversees a directional drill crew working on job site, making sure work is compliant with installation and safety standards. Oversees the field operations with a focus on safety, compliance, efficiency, cost management and innovation. Manages construction activities to ensure company procedures are followed and compliance is maintained relative to all applicable local, state and federal requirements.

 

Essential Functions:

  • Responsible for running various equipment including but not limited to all types of Directional Drills (Vermeer and/or Ditch Witch) and locators, various types of Trucks, Excavators, Forklifts, Dump trucks, etc.
  • Experience drilling in both standard and high-risk areas.
  • Know utility depths and placement.
  • Possess general knowledge of construction practices and be familiar with equipment, including routine service and maintenance.
  • Serve as a single point of contact with company crews, customers, inspectors, subcontractors, and vendors performing work in the field.
  • Supervise the daily operations in accordance with job specifications and customer requirements while continually monitoring the site for changing safety conditions and related issues.
  • Oversees all work is compliant with installation standards.

 

 

Qualifications:

 

Education

 

Preferred: High school diploma

Experience

 

Qualifications:

Required: Two years of experience as an equipment and directional drill operator or equivalent on-the-job experience. Proficient knowledge of utility installation techniques and standards.
Preferred: Minimum 5 years operating a directional drill (Vermeer and/or Ditch Witch), valid driver’s license with clean driving record, excellent communications and interpersonal skills, minimum two (2) years utility construction experience, strong interpersonal, team-oriented skills.

   
  Candidate must have a valid driver's license.
  Able to complete and pass a drug screening and a background check. 

Other Duties:
 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

 

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