Delta is currently seeking Directional Drill Operators/Locators to join our team. The role of a Horizontal/Directional Drill Operator includes operating horizontal/directional drill rigs, locating equipment and product support equipment. Perform semi-skilled activities related to HDD locating must be familiar with industry standards, policies, guidelines, and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates Horizontal Directional Drill for installation of underground telecommunications cable conduit, including fiber optic cable.
• Ensures safety of the public and other utilities underground facilities.
• Performs all duties according to prescribed safety procedures and uses appropriate safety equipment.
• Setup and cleanup of work site including traffic and pedestrian control.
• Reads utility locates and coordinating day lighting of these facilities.
• Ensures all applicable permits and locates are complete and on site.
• Inspects the work that is in progress to ensure that the workmanship conforms to specifications.
• Operates construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade specifications.
• Level earth to final grade specifications.
• Operates vehicles and equipment operations from trucks to other equipment as directed and certified.
• Performs proper maintenance by greasing, oiling, and making minor repairs on equipment.
• Leads teams in the field effectively and efficiently as needed and directed by supervisor.

Driller’s responsibilities include:

• Confirm bore path with install foreman and locator (including walking the bore path).
• Perform job site analysis (JSA) including completion of paperwork.
• Ensure there are proper clearances to install the product per standards.
• Record the depth of the drill head as required.
• Ensure the drill head is in a good position at the exit pit to connect the product.
• Oversee laborers and/or crew member’s work and monitor time usage.
• Responsible for loading and mobilizing equipment to project site
• Responsible for performing and documenting drilling project tasks
• Perform preventative maintenance procedures and other duties as required

Basic Qualifications:

• 3 years of Horizontal Directional Drill experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Must obtain a CDL class “A” driver’s license within 30 days of employment
• Clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with different size Vermeer or Ditch Witch units and various brands of locating equipment
• Working experience of underground construction and Fiber builds
• City, County and State clearance code knowledge and related
• Ability to read and understand maps, drawings and diagrams for project build process
• Willing to work outdoors in all types of weather and work overtime as required.

Competencies:

• Ability to follow instructions and implement Standard Operating Procedures
• Mechanical/Welding aptitude
• Ability to operate all drilling associated equipment (backhoe, forklift, etc.)
• Ability to direct self and 1 to 2 others
• Good oral and written communication skills

Physical Demands:

• Tasks require variety of physical activities, generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting and reaching to include walking and standing 80% of the time.
• Frequent activities requiring handling and grasping with the hands to turn wrenches and valves.
• Occasional use of arms to reach above the head and will occasionally work on ladders and climb stairs.
• Occasional lifting and pulling of up to 20 lbs., frequent lifting and pulling of up to 50 lbs., and occasional lifting and pulling of up to 75 lbs.
• Exposure to elements 100% of the time
• Communicating, hearing and seeing required for completion of essential functions.
• Some daily aspects of the job pose threats or hazards capable of producing severe physical injury.
• Exposure to bright lights, extreme temperatures, loud noise, dust, gas and/or fumes.
• Exposure to construction sites.

Other Criteria:

• Complies with Strike’s policies and procedures
• Requires travel as needed to project job sites.
• Complies with Strike’s Drug & Alcohol Policy maintaining favorable drug testing results throughout employment.
• Performs job safely with respect to others, property and to individual safety.
• Works effectively with others to encourage teamwork and productivity.
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Strike is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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