HDD Locator

Job description

Essential Functions:

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

• Confirms bore path with drilling operator, including walking the bore path
• Performs job site analysis (JSA) including completion of paperwork
• Ensures there are proper clearances to install the product per standards
• Records the depth of the drill head every ten (10) feet or sooner as needed
• Ensures the drill head is in a good position at the exit pit to connect the product
• Provides required training to all trainees and field staff, assesses performance, and administers all drilling operations
• Conducts post-job quality checks and clean up
• Maintains records of all data and prepares required documentation
• Follows specifications for the job and company policies
• Cleans, checks fluid levels and conducts a visual inspection of vehicle/equipment to assure vehicle/equipment is performing at optimum safety, performs the required pre-trip, post trip inspections and the required paperwork, perform needed maintenance including winterizing equipment
• Utilizes defensive driving practices
• Operates truck in a manner that ensures compliance with all applicable company, state and federal safety regulations
• Follows required company and DOT reporting procedures
• Maintains paperwork during the day including DVIR and driver’s log book
• Ensures the truck has current licenses, tags, permits, and proof of insurance

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Success Factors:

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs multiple times during a work shift
• Ability to climb, dig, work in tight spaces, on uneven surfaces, walking, stooping, and kneeling
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions
• Ability to work well independently and as a part of a team with co-workers
• Ability to pass motor vehicle, criminal background check, and comply with drug-free workplace policy
• English usage sufficient to keep records, place orders, and prepare simple narrative reports
• Willingness and ability to learn additional skills

Experience and Education:

• One (1 ) plus years of demonstrated Horizontal Directional Drill Locating experience with strong knowledge of underground utilities is required
• Two (2 ) plus years of demonstrated experience in dry utilities is required
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year to year basis

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38,600 - $48,900