Directional Drill Operator

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy!

At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

Training Locations:

Anamosa Operations Center, Lisbon Operations Center, Vinton Operations Center

Residency Requirements:

Travel time from your primary residence to your assigned headquarters must be 35 minutes or less under normal driving conditions.

Job Summary

Responsible for ensuring all directional boring plans and procedures are installed according to company specifications and design. Responsible for the proper bore path and depths of installed equipment, proper completion of required paperwork, providing assistance where necessary, maintaining and ensuring efficiency and safety on each job site, and may also require checking in on locates that have been called in before a job is started. Additional responsibilities may also include driving and operating digger/derrick truck and operating all associated power equipment; serving as Groundsman for line crews.

What you will do

- Operates horizontal directional drill in accordance with blueprints and designated plans.

- Operates directional drill locating equipment.

- Maintains company equipment per service requirements and safety guidelines.

- Performs simple maintenance on drilling equipment including but not limited to vice jaw changes, sub saver installation, etc.

- Assists with construction clean-up as necessary.

- Drives truck with a trailer attached, hauling directional drill, or associated equipment to the work site as directed.

- Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

- Work outside in varying weather conditions.

- Must be able to operate a backhoe, trencher, mini excavator, digger/derrick truck, large system boom trucks (with a crew), and associated equipment.

- Underground installation of fiber, electric and gas utilities, and associated equipment.

- Expose existing utilities, could be required to do this with the use of hand tools.

- Use of underground locating equipment to identify utilities.

- Install underground utilities (gas, electric, fiber, etc.)

- Performs the necessary clerical work to account for the mapping of material/equipment installed, material usage, and time as required.

- Perform route planning and mapping with GPS technology.

- Classification may assist line and gas crews, when able.

- Have general knowledge of the material used in the construction of electrical and gas systems.

- May work alone when safe and/or may work with crews.

- Utility type of duties.

- Patrol lines.

- Obtain and deliver equipment, materials, and supplies to and from the storeroom or other locations.

- Perform minor maintenance duties of the truck and associated equipment.

Education Requirements

- High School Diploma Required

- Other Line or Gas School Graduate Preferred

Required Experience

- Horizontal directional drill experience

- Read and understand blueprints

Preferred Experience

- Previous experience in standard and high-risk areas

- Previous experience in underground installation and handling of fiber, electric and gas utilities

- Underground utility and/or cable work - 1 year

- Tanker endorsement or the ability to obtain within 3 months of accepting position

Other Requirements

- Must possess a valid driver’s license.

- Must be willing to travel.

- Requires Class A commercial driver's license

- This classification shall be required to hold a CDL and may operate vehicles that require the possession of a CDL (company policy regarding CDL applies to this classification).

- This position is covered by the Department of Transportation regulation on drug/alcohol testing (CFR 49, Part 199), and is subject to drug/alcohol testing according to said regulation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Knowledge of utility depths and placements

- Possess general knowledge of construction practices

- Ability to exercise good judgment during emergencies

- Capacity for accurate decisions and execution

- Ability to remain calm in emergency decisions

- Good verbal and written communication skills

- Knowledge of all company safety rules, construction practices, policies and procedures

- Basic knowledge of First Aid and CPR

- Will be required to work irregular hours during storm emergencies and as needed

- Multitask and efficiently oversee multiple projects

- Proficient with email, ARC FM and other computer programs necessary to perform the work

- GPS logging to include downloading route information from locate equipment and planning routes

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Pay Range:

$35.11 - $41.31

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

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Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.

All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email

talent@alliantenergy.com

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