Drill Operator

Job Description

The Directional Drilling Operator will be primarily responsible for setup and completion of drilling variable sized underground holes and pulling back required conduit. Drilling Operator will work with the OSP Construction team to complete job requirements from start to finish on outside plant projects including digging boring pit, directional boring, pulling back of conduit, splicing of conduit sections, pulling fiber through conduit, setting hand holes, backfilling and seeding, core drilling and pot holing, building penetrations and close out pictures and redlines.

Responsibilities:

Assist in potholing and remediation

Assist with setting hand holes and completing tie ins

Drive equipment to job site

Confirms with locator/lead the bore path to drill

Set equipment up including the drill, water tanks and grounding the machine

Drill out following the predetermined drill path to the exit pit

Communicate with the locator/lead via radio to confirm the location of the drill head

Assist with the install of proper pulling gear and hook up product

Reverse process to install product

Oversee laborers and/or crew member’s work and monitor time usage

Conduct post-job quality checks

Clean, check fluid levels and conduct a visual inspection of vehicle/equipment to assure your vehicle/equipment is performing at optimum safety, perform the required pre-trip, post trip inspections and the required paperwork, perform needed maintenance including winterizing equipment.

Communicates with Supervisor daily to turn in required paperwork (i.e. Bore log, vehicle maintenance reports, etc.)

Follows specifications for the job and company policies

Complies with safety procedures while driving and at job site

Strive for optimal production while working safely and performing quality work

Full-time