Directional Drill Operator

Peak Utility Services Group is an integrated group of engineering and construction companies serving the Electric, Natural Gas and Telecommunications industry. We provide a full suite of engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance services including repair, replacement, maintenance, and installation of natural gas, telecommunications, and electric infrastructure through four operating subsidiaries: SiteWise, Kelly Cable, Riley Brothers and Superior Pipeline Services.

Position Title: Directional Drill Operator (HDD)

The Directional Drill Operator (HDD) is responsible for surveying, planning and executing direction bores to place client facilities.

Our Core Values: TRAITS

Trust, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Teamwork, and Safety.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Competent in operating Vermeer and Ditch Witch horizontal directional drills
• Perform simple math for accuracy of drilling and locating
• Perform manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions
• Analyze job locations for utility lines, permitting, and traffic control in order to complete construction activities without quality defects, safety incidents or any type of property damage
• Complete daily inspections and reporting of maintenance issues on vehicles, trailers and equipment
• Complete bore logs, timesheets, and daily completion forms accurately and legibly
• Operate all vehicles, equipment and tools while adhering to company safety standards
• Works efficiently to achieve a high level of productivity daily
• Understand and follow specific oral and written instructions
• Ability to work well independently and as a part of a team
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness and ability to learn additional skills

Success Factors:

• 2 - 3 years of drill operating experience preferred
• 2 - 5 years of experience in the construction, underground or telecom industry
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, kneel, grasp, push, pull and reach on a frequent basis throughout the day. Must be able to lift-up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 75 pounds on an occasional basis
• Time management skills
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Required to travel out of town to work on projects of varying length approximately 10% of the time
• CDL Class A license with tanker endorsement preferred

Experience and Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent desired
• Experience working with underground utilities preferred
• 2 - 3 years of demonstrated Horizontal Directional Drill operating experience required
• 2 - 3 years of demonstrated experience in dry utilities preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver’s License is required within two weeks of employment.
• Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Notes:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person