What are the responsibilities and job description for the Directional Drill Operator position at VERITA TELECOMMUNICATIONS?
Position Description
Title: Directional Drill Operator | Effective Date: October 2024 |
Reports: Construction Supervisor/Construction Manager | FLSA: Non-exempt |
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Verita Telecommunications is seeking a Directional Drill Operator to safely operate a directional drill to place product underground and to work with the Locator to make decision on depths to drill at to avoid hitting underground utilities.
- Develop plan for bore shot with onsite team
- Complete Job Site Assessment on every job site.
- Inspect and maintain all job equipment, including drill equipment and mixing unit.
- Assure all safety measures are in place
- Responsible for assisting in potholing, remediation, setting hand holes and pulling fiber.
- Verify existing utilities.
- Other duties as assigned
CERTIFICATIONS (OBTAINABLE/RENEWABLE UPON ACCEPTANCE but required):
- CDL Class A preferred
- Driver License Required
- OHSA 10 Certification
- High school diploma, or equivalent
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of 2 years working (Preferred 3 years) with Vermeer or Ditch Witch DDD, or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 2 years working in telecommunications industry
- Mechanical aptitude may require the individual to do minor equipment repair work
Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment:
- Able to work in trenches, manholes, tunnels and confined spaces and in work settings with moderate to loud noise levels.
- Able to move in different positions – crouching, kneeling, reaching, bending and lifting 75 lbs., unassisted
- Working in inclement weather conditions, heat, cold, rain, ice, snow and wind.
- The position requires clarity of vision with the ability to judge distance and space relationship.
- Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
- Willing to travel when necessary
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The statements included in the description are intended to reflect the general nature and level of work assigned to this classification and should not be interpreted as all inclusive.
