Horizontal Directional Drilling Operator
Tacoma
Horizontal Directional Drilling Operator
Full Time • Tacoma
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Operator
RAPID WIRE / UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION
The Directional Drilling Operator will be primarily responsible for setup and completion of drilling variable sized underground holes and pulling back required conduit. Drilling Operator will work with the Outside Plant Supervisor, the Locator and the Laborers 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.
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
Reports To
- OSP Operations Manager
Position Qualifications
- 3+ 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
- English and Spanish language preferred.
Prerequisites
- Must complete and pass a pre‐employment drug & alcohol screen.
- Must be able to pass pre-employment physical
- Must be able to work long hours and weekends if needed.
- Ability to travel as required.
Compensation: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
SERVICE, INTEGRITY, AND COMMITMENT
Since 2005, Rapid Wire has led the underground service installation industry with superior service, candid integrity, and an unyielding commitment to seeing every job through to the end. Though directional drilling remains to be our most requested service, we also specialize in underground utility services, trenching, potholing, utility plan and profile/ design, cable plowing, and traffic control. Our fleet of over 90 trucks, semis, drills, and excavators combined with highly skilled technicians and rigorous certification standards help us expertly navigate jobs ranging from smaller residential projects to complete, enterprise level solutions.
WE APPRECIATE YOUR INTEREST IN WORKING WITH US
WE APPRECIATE YOUR INTEREST IN WORKING WITH US
Rapid Wire is always on the lookout for skilled talent to join our team. Whether you’re an experienced tradesman seeking new opportunities or you’re just breaking into the scene, we’d love to hear from hardworking individuals ready to start a new chapter in their professional career.
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