We are a local, privately owned, and operated construction company that specializes in directional drilling, property restoration, and aerial placement. We have been in business since 1998 and have installed over two thousand job sites each year since. We currently run multiple directional drilling, installation/maintenance, and restoration crews across the state. Each team is equipped with state of the art, well maintained vehicles, and machinery. Universal Services Inc., (USI) is a family-oriented organization. You are not just a number here; you are family and will be given a career with a growing organization. We offer a robust total rewards package, a wide variety of benefits to choose, and year-round work. Imagine a robust income without having to worry about traveling every week. At USI, we pride ourselves in being ranked first in the nation regarding performance. We truly believe this is achieved by constantly building our bond as an organization in togetherness; and if you'd like to be a part of something bigger than just having a job, then feel free to join our family.
Pay and Benefits
Starting 1/1/2024, Universal Services is proud to offer a full benefits package that includes:

• 100% Employer Paid Medical Premium for Employee Coverage plus a $500 HSA contribution.
• 100% Employer Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• 100% Employer Paid Basic Group Life and AD&D Insurance.

Additional Voluntary Benefits

• 401(k) with up to a 4% Employer Match
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Additional Life and AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Legal and Identify Theft Protection

Pay Range: $28-$35/hour
Job Summary
The Directional Driller is responsible for performing many different tasks that require physical labor during all phases on the construction site. This position performs tasks involving physical labor at building, highway, and heavy telecommunication construction projects. They must navigate around already existing underground utilities, water lines, and other various systems.
Primary Responsibilities

• 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 tow 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.
• Other duties as assigned

AAP/EEO Statement
Universal Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Universal Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Requirements
Qualifications

• Valid insurable drivers license (CDL A w/Tanker Endorsement Required)
• Knowledgeable, proactive commitment to safety
• Ability to shovel consistently and lift between 50- 75 pounds
• Construction, labor, or landscape experience needed

Salary Description

$28-$35/hour