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The Directional Drilling Operator will be primarily responsible for setup and completion of drilling various sized underground holes and pulling back required conduit. Drilling Operator will work with the Supervisor, the Locator and the Laborers to complete job requirements from start to finish on outside projects including digging boring pits, 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:

• Operate Horizontal Directional Drill
• 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

Position Qualifications:

• 1+ years of demonstrated Horizontal Directional Drilling experience
• Strong knowledge of underground utilities
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations (Vehicle and Operator Qualifications)
• Understanding of client and company work specifications
• Ability to comply with the “Operator’s Manual” for your particular equipment
• Ability to read and comprehend and follow all quality/safety policies and procedures
• Self-motivated, safety, quality and production minded
• Maintain valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL Class A, with airbrake endorsement)
• Ability to work in all types of weather
• Knowledge of underground pot holing preferred
• Self-motivated, safety, quality and production minded

Must be willing to stay out of town if necessary. Glory will pay for per diem and your hotel room.

Prerequisites:

• Must complete and pass a pre‐employment drug & alcohol screen.
• Must be able to pass background and pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to work long hours and weekends if needed.
• Ability to travel as required and possibly staying out of town when necessary.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Essential Functions:

• Sets goals and targets for the HDD department
• Decides what resources and personnel need to be allocated to which projects in order to meet those goals
• Manages personnel to include hiring of new employees, terminations and training for key personnel that demonstrate potential for growth within the company
• Assists in bidding, planning, constructing and cost analysis of projects
• For subcontracted projects, supplies bids, manages project and bills upon completion
• Manages the operations of all aspects of HDD in accordance with blueprints and designated plans
• Manages the maintenance of company equipment per service requirements and safety guidelines

At some times you may have to jump in and be part of the project. The directional drilling job description is attached as well as what is expected of you as a directional driller.

Qualifications:Education Required:

Operate horizontal directional drill rig (HDD). Must have knowledge of OSHA safety requirements and of the entire drilling process.

Special Knowledge/Skills Required:

• Must be proficient and knowledgeable in using proper down-hole tooling (drill heads/bits, reamers, swivels and pullers for the applicable ground conditions to optimize installation success).
• Must be proficient with Vermeer/Ditch Witch HDD equipment and its capabilities and limitations.
• Must possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Must be very detail oriented and have strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must be able to adapt and be flexible to work in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and to successfully handle stressful situations efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to meet critical deadlines under stressful conditions.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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