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Job Summary As a Horizontal Directional Drill Operator, you'll help install underground utilities with precision while keeping crews, equipment, and the public safe. You'll operate horizontal drilling equipment, coordinate with the crew on utility locations, and support excavation and restoration work. This hands-on role suits someone with construction experience, mechanical knowledge, and a strong commitment to safe work practices. Duties Operate horizontal directional drills and related heavy equipment to complete utility installations according to project plans. Locate existing utilities, review site conditions, and coordinate drilling paths with the crew before work begins. Perform excavation and support construction utility work, including operating loaders, excavators, and bore trucks as needed. Inspect, clean, and maintain drilling machinery, commercial trucks, and other construction equipment; report defects promptly. Follow equipment safety procedures, applicable safety regulations, and federal construction safety requirements. Qualifications Experience in horizontal drilling, construction, construction utility work, or other construction site environments is preferred. Ability to operate heavy equipment; experience with excavator is an asset. Commercial driving or commercial truck driving experience is preferred. Mechanical knowledge and experience with construction machinery maintenance or equipment maintenance are beneficial. Familiarity with ditch witch/Vermeer, water trucks, is an advantage.

Pay:

$28.00 - $33.00 per hour Expected hours: 50.0 - 60.0 per week

Work Location:

In person