Horizontal Directional Drill Operator - Cinterra

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Position Summary:

The Horizontal Directional Drill Operator is responsible for all duties associated with and related to the safe, efficient and cost-effective operation of Directional Drills and various mud mixing equipment. Experience in operating excavator and backhoe is preferred. Candidates with a valid CDL are encouraged to apply.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Must be proficient in HDD Operation for pilot bore, reaming and product pullback. Properly able to operate rod loader systems and pump levels. *Ditch Witch and Vermeer Experience preferred*.
• Must be proficient with HDD mud mixing equipment and have a working knowledge of mud mixing materials and quantities.
• Working knowledge of HDD Locate Equipment.
• Perform general site preparation, restoration and right of way maintenance duties.
• Develop proficiency in safe operation of HDD and other equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections on equipment.
• Run power tools.
• Perform hand digging.
• Transportation of equipment to and from job sites.
• Load and unload equipment.
• Maintain material inventory on truck.
• Active leadership skills as lead position while crew foreman is offsite.
• Working knowledge of underground utilities.
• Working knowledge of 811 Requirements and Procedures.

Job Requirements & Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma

Experience Preferred:

• Knowledge of Horizontal Directional Drilling techniques and standards, has limited experience.
• Digitrak and Subsite Experience preferred.

Experience Required:

• Must have valid drivers license and able to obtain Class A CDL License with tanker endorsement in 6 months.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The position lifts heavy objects, walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must have excellent stamina.

Cinterra provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws