Directional Drill Operator

Directional Drill Operator Americom Technology, Inc. - 1.0 West Valley City, UT Job Details $30 - $40 an hour 10 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program 401(k) matching Qualifications Safe work practices Post-trip inspection protocols Pre-trip inspection protocols CDL A Performing regular vehicle safety checks Construction team management Equipment maintenance Directional drilling Full Job Description

DIRECTIONAL DRILL OPERATOR/LOCATOR

Americom Technologies LLC is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team in our Utility Department. The Utility Department is responsible for underground infrastructure placing conduit, fiber, and copper to support telecommunications, data networks, and fire mitigation. For over 40 years, Americom has built a reputation for expertise, integrity, and responsiveness. We have grown to support a staff of over 100 dedicated, experienced employees who make us the premier communications construction company in the Intermountain West. Our project portfolio includes work for government agencies, educational facilities, industrial and retail properties, commercial real estate, telecom organizations, data centers, contractors, and consultants. Americom is a subsidiary of Crestone Services Group.

POSITION SUMMARY

A Horizontal/Directional Drill Locator/ Operator is specially trained and has expertise in locating utilities for horizontal/directional drill rigs and product support equipment. This individual will be primarily responsible for setup and completion of drilling variable sized underground bore holes and pulling back required conduit/pipe. As a Directional Driller/Equipment Operator, you are responsible for running a variety of directional drilling equipment; Directional Drill, (Vermeer and/or Ditch Witch) Vac. Truck, Mud Truck, Excavator, Forklift, Dump truck, Locator, along with others not listed.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Locate utilities for Horizontal Directional Drill for installation of underground conduit and fiber optic cable. Operate Horizontal Directional Drill Assist in potholing and remediation. Assist with setting hand holes and completing tie-ins. Set equipment up including the drill, water tanks and the grounding for the drill. Ability to properly formulate and mix drilling mud for the site conditions. Ability to perform proper reaming and pull back methods for existing conditions. Follows specifications for the job and company policies.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Experience, minimum 5 years, operating a directional drill (Vermeer and/or Ditch Witch). Competent person certificates with MSHA and OSHA preferred. Ensure safety of the public and other utilities underground facilities. Ability to read and comprehend utility locate information. Oversee laborers and/or crew members work and monitor time usage. Ability to properly clean and maintain the equipment, 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 reports, perform needed maintenance including winterizing equipment. Communicates with Supervisor daily to turn in required reports (i.e. Bore log, vehicle maintenance reports, crew time logs etc.) Complies with safety procedures on and off the project site. Strive for optimal production while working safely and performing quality work. Attain and maintain a Valid Class A CDL License

BENEFITS

Health (shared cost) Dental (shared cost) Vision (shared cost) 401k - with match Short-term disability Long-term disability Voluntary benefits Critical Illness Accident Cancer Gap Legal Voluntary Life Basic Life (company paid) EAP (company paid) PTO Holiday Pay

AMERICOM CORE VALUES

Drive to Innovate Each Customer Counts Lead from Any Seat Trust Your Team If you want to work with a progressive, technological, growing company and you have the team spirit, please submit your resume or go to screening.insperity.com to complete an application or visit our career page on our website at americomtech.com to submit a resume. Americom Technology, Inc., is an equal employment opportunity employer.