The Directional Drill Operator will be responsible for setup and completion of drilling variable sized underground holes and pulling back required conduit, 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.
Operate Horizontal Directional Drill
Potholing and remediation
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
