What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bore Operator/Locator position at Trueline Infrastructure Solutions?
Job Description
Job Description
The Underground Directional Drill Operator / Locator operates horizontal / directional drill rigs and locates equipment and product support equipment. This position performs semi-skilled activities related to HDD locating, and must be familiar with industry standards, policies, guidelines, and procedures. The underground directional drill operator / locator is considered “high impact” to the success of the Company. This position will represent the Company in a professional manner while dealing with the customer and the public. Travel will be required.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Operate the drill rig efficiently and accurately
- Pothole all utilities that will be paralleled or crossed during the bore shot
- Before the bore shot is started, walk out the bore shot to ensure all utilities have been located and develop a plan for going above or below each utility or obstacle in the bore path
- Verify existing utilities
- Fill water tanks with water
- Combine water with chemicals for boring according to the ground you are drilling
- Make sure that work sites are cleaned and cleared of any hazardous materials before the beginning of a construction project and before leaving the area at the end of each workday
- Locate the drill head from entry to exit without hitting any utilities at the correct depth
- Hook up swivel, reamer, and pipe product that will be pulled back to complete the bore shot
- Pull back the product with the correct hole opener and utilize the proper mud mixture to ensure that the product makes it from point B to point A
- Inspect and maintain job equipment
- Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned
Requirements
Physical Requirements
