Directional Drill Locator

Peak Utility Services Group is an integrated group of engineering and construction companies serving the Electric, Natural Gas and Telecommunications industry. We provide a full suite of engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance services including repair, replacement, maintenance, and installation of natural gas, telecommunications, and electric infrastructure through four operating subsidiaries: SiteWise, Kelly Cable, Riley Brothers and Superior Pipeline Services.

We are currently offering a Sign on Bonus of $1500.00; this will be paid out in 3 increments once starting!

Position Title: Directional Drill Locator

The Directional Drill Locator is responsible for ensuring the correct path and depth of drilling for installation of dry utilities.

Our Core Values: TRAITS

Trust, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Teamwork, and Safety.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Confirm bore path with install foreman and drill operator (including walking the bore path)

- Perform job site analysis (JSA) including completion of paperwork

- Ensure there are proper clearances to install the product per standards

- Record the depth of the tool head every 10 feet or sooner if needed

- Ensure the drill head is in a good position at the exit pit to connect the product

- May drive equipment to job site

- Oversee laborers and/or crew member’s work and monitor time usage

- Conduct post-job quality checks and clean up

- 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

- Communicates with Supervisor daily to turn in required paperwork (i.e. Dailies labor hours, F and D tickets, vehicle maintenance reports, etc.)

- Follows specifications for the job and company policies

- Complies with safety procedures while driving and at job sites

- Strive for optimal production while working safely and performing quality work

- At end of work day, truck and equipment should be returned to shop and secure

Success Factors:

- Knowledge of underground pot holing is a plus

- 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

- Self-motivated, safety, quality and production minded

- Ability to read and comprehend and follow all quality/safety policies and procedures

Experience and Education:

- High school diploma or equivalent desired

- Experience working with underground utilities desired

- CDL A is a plus

- 2 - 3 years demonstrated Horizontal Directional Drilling locating experience

- 2 - 3 years demonstrated experience in dry utilities preferred

- Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:

- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver’s License is required within two weeks of employment.

- Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Notes:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Parental leave

- Referral program

- Retirement plan

- Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

- Albuquerque, NM 87105 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person