Directional Drill Operator
D&D Service is looking for experienced Directional Drill Operator or will train the right person to install Coaxial Cable and/or Fiber in the Twin Cities metro area. Pay is based on experience and D&D does offer a full benefit package. D&D will supply all tools required to complete the work. D&D is located just west of Maple Grove on County Road 10 in a brand new campus shop in Corcoran. No out of state travel.
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For more information please contact Myron Klinkner at 763-439-8594
Job Description:
- Responsible for daily maintenance on truck and boring machine.
- Perform critical care and service to the machine after each use and each day.
- Adhere to ALL manufacturer provided safety operational procedures and industry safety standards.
- Operate the drill and provide training and assistance to coworkers.
- Perform routine labor (potholing, equipment set-up, conduit/duct/cable placement, set pedestals) as required.
- Drive vehicle with drill to the jobsite.
- Willingness to cross-train as a bore locator as required.
- Operator will direct others to/or mix bore gel for the machine.
- Prior experience operating drilling equipment required and must work well with others and participate on a crew.
- Must understand utility locate law and compliance procedures.
- Responsibilities include pre-job site survey/inspection to assure all utilities have been located and accounted for, planning the job, assign work tasks to laborers.
- Assure all located utilities that are in the construction path have been pot-holed, assist in other jobsite labor tasks (set pedestals, place pipe/conduit, pull cables, etc.).
- Willingness to cross-train to become proficient at operating drill machine.
- Possess experience operating a utility locator, experience in underground utility construction, will accept a leadership role and responsibility for a crew.
What can D&D Service do for you:
- Paid Training!
- Paid Bi-Weekly!
- Compensation based on experience.
- Company Provided Vehicle, iPhone, Tools, and Work Attire!
- Enjoy Working Outdoors!
- Freedom to Work Alone!
- Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- PTO Pay
- New shop and equipment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Identify and clearly mark existing underground cables as directed.
- Identify and mark locations of new cable to be buried underground (“bury drops”).
- Operate locate and bury drop equipment as required within areas of responsibility.
- Perform a variety of tasks and duties to support both field personnel and our customers.
- Replace pedestals.
- Perform quality assurance checks and complete the paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
- Wear safety apparel which includes hard hats (where required), safety vests, OSHA approved boots, etc.
Requirements:
- Class A license with air brakes is preferred not required.
- Must have Directional Drill experience and or locator
- Effectively communicate with other departments to handle escalating issues in a timely manner.
- Multi-task and change from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
- Possess strong problem solving and decision-making skills while using good judgment.
- Possess an enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated, and detail-oriented approach towards work and all work projects.
- Apply personal ethics, honesty, initiative, flexibility, responsibility and confidentiality in all areas of responsibility.
- Support the mission, vision, and values of D&D Service.
- Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management
- Function as an effective team member while supporting the efforts and concepts of other departments.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 65 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person